Sister Bridget's Blog

Madrid, NM.

Below are a few pictures from an afternoon this spring in Madrid, NM. Pronounced Maaaaaah-drid :-) Marran, Parran and myself had a really wonderful lunch, and did a bit of shopping in this "recovered" ghost town that is now the home of many little shops and art galleries. The weather was just lovely and it was a splendid day. Thank you MaMere & MaPere!

Enjoy the pics!

Love, Sister Bridget

 The Mine Shaft Tavern. The movie "Wild Hogs" with Tim Allen and John Travolta was filmed here.

  Locomotive engine parked behind the Mine Shaft.
 
 MaMere and I at a shoppe which was located in a rail car. I got a lovely little pouch to keep my prayer beads in.

 

Poem for today.....

"Possibility"
by Ralph Masrton

"In the seed, there is a forest waiting to grow.
On the artist's canvas, a masterpiece is waiting to be painted.
In the engineer's workstation,
a technical breakthrough is waiting to be developed.
Everywhere there is possibility.
Every moment of every life is filled with possibilities,
and the next moment as well.
Every problem has a possible solution.
Every goal has a possibility of achievement.
Right now, right this moment,
your life has possibilities that you never even considered.
Possibilities you can follow to overcome the challenges you face.
Possibilities that can bring joy and fulfilment.
There is a pathway leading to wherever you want to go.
All you need to do is find it and start the journey.
Today does not have to be like yesterday.
There are plenty of other possibilities.
Consider your possibilities. Follow your possibilities.
Open yourself to what could be, and make it so."

 

We'll miss you, Clarence!

As many of you have heard by now, Saxaphone Great Clarence Clemons passes away over the weekend from complications of a stroke. As one who grew up listening to Clarence, I know I will miss his music and his philosphy greatly. He was wonderfully talented and I know his music will live on for years and years to come. We will miss you, Big Man!

 

"In the mental calmness of a spiritual life, I have found that the answers to the whys in our lives are able to come to you. In my music I find the same thing."

"It's a matter of choosing what is most important to you and putting that first. Once you have recognized your true purpose in life, this becomes much easier. "

You're a Friend of Mine by Clarence Clemmons

Striking out?
Well count me in
I'm gonna stand right by your side through thick or thin
Ain't no doubt
Gonna win
A walk through hell ain't bad compared to where we've been

Oh you can depend on me
Over and over... over and over
Know that I intend to be
The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry
And you can call on me until the day you die

Years may come and go
Here's one thing I know
All my life
You're a friend of mine

That argument I can't forget
We fought so hard I don't think I've recovered yet
The girls we knew
Who thought you were cool
I never introduced my favorite ones to you

Oh you can depend on me
Over and over... over and over
Know that I intend to be
The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry
And you can call on me until the day you die

Years may come and go
Here's one thing I know
All my life
You're a friend of mine

Oh you can depend on me
Over and over... over and over
Know that I intend to be
The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry
And you can call on me until the day you die

Years may come and go
Here's one thing I know
All my life
You're a friend of mine

Oh you can depend on me
I'll be fine
cause you're a friend of mine
yeeaah
I'll be fine
cause you're a friend of mine

Quote for today.....

"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"

"What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"

"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet.

Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.

Have an exciting day!

Love, Sister Bridget

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all Dads out there! I would like to take a moment to say a special gratitude to Parran Matt for all that he does for our Family and our House. Love You, MaPere!
 

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family"
~ Anthony Brandt

At the Crossroads.....

Hi there-

I found this lovely poem the otherday by happenstance (um....NOT!) and read it during a ritual to Papa Legba.  It felt really good when I read it, and I believe I will be using it again. I wanted to share it with you, incase it appeals to you as well. To me, this poem really grabs the heart of what Lebga is about- showing us the way to success and happiness ;-)
Love,

Sister Bridget

At the Crossroads  ~~by Sadie Tiller Crawley

He stood at the crossroads all alone,
The sunlight in his face;
He had no thought for an evil course,
He was set for a manly race.
But the road stretched east and the
road stretched west,
And he did not know which road
was the best;
So he took the wrong road and it lead
him down,
And he lost the race and the
victor's crown.
He was caught at last in an
angry snare
Because no one stood at the
crossroads there
To show him the better road.
Another day at the self-same place
A boy with high hopes stood;
He, too, was set for a manly race
He was seeking the things that
were good.
And one was there who the roads
did know,
And that one showed him the
way to go;
So he turned away from the road
leading down,
And he won the race and the
victor's crown;
He walks today on the highways fair
Because one stood at the
crossroads there
To show him a better road.

 

 

Quote for today.....

"When the wind blows hard on a tree, the roots stretch and grow the stronger. Let it be so with us. Let us not be weaklings, yielding to every wind that blows, but strong in spirit to resist."

~~~~ A. Carmichael 

Easy Macaroons!

These are the easiest cookies I have ever made! And they are chock full of coconut for Papa! They were surely a hit at my house ;-) If you get to feeling ambitious, you can drizzle a little melted chocolate on top!

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. flaked coconut
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and drop onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cookies set before removing from cookie sheet.

Enjoy!

Sister Bridget

Magickal Garage Sale!

Hi there!

I had the coolest thing happen to me today, and I just have to share :-) I never, ever stop at garage sales. I always feel like I should be the one having a garage sale, not shopping at one. Anyhow, I was driving by one today, and I got the urge to stop. It was the middle of the work day, and I was pressed for time as usual, but I turned the car around and went back. I found a parking space right in front of the house. I got out and looked around, not sure exactly what I was doing there. Then I spotted it! A statue of Nino de Atocha! I was shocked to say the least....I have been looking for a statue that spoke to me for a while now, and this little fella was calling out loud and clear. I brought the statue home, cleaned it up a bit, and put it right on Legba's altar I have set up for this month's rituals.  I am so happy I listened to that little voice and stopped at that sale.

Light and Love

Sister Bridget

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prayer to El Santo Nino

O Miraculous Infant of Atocha!

Cast Thy merciful look upon my troubled heart, so inclined to pity. Be softened by my prayer, and grant me these favors which I ardently implore of Thee (Mention requests).

Take from me all affliction and despair, all trials and misfortunes with which I am laden. For Thy Sacred Infancy’s sake, send me now the consolation and aid and grace that I may praise Thee with the Father and Holy Ghost, forever and ever.Amen

O Divine Child of Atocha, hear my prayer and grant my petition.

Easy Coconut Cake!

Hey there!

I just tried this recipe out and it is easy AND yummy! I am going to make one for the Papa Legba ritual coming up. For a slightly different look and flavor, toast the coconut!

1 white cake mix
1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk
1 can cream of coconut
1 lg. container Cool Whip
12 oz. pkg. coconut, flaked

Bake white cake according to box instructions. Punch holes in cake with straw or small round object, about 1 inch apart. Pour cream of coconut and then milk over holes. Top with Cool Whip and coconut on top.

 

Enjoy!

Sister Bridget