Weaving, sewing, care for the poor -- all springing from the love of Christ.
Tag: Bible
Texts & Textiles: The Parable of the Old & New Garments
The first parable recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke is that of the new patch on the old garment. I was surprised to see that it was first, but it makes sense: Jesus takes a situation perfectly familiar to his audience--the need to mend a worn garment--and uses it to reveal something mysterious about the kingdom of heaven.
Texts & Textiles: The Apostle Paul
As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together… Continue reading Texts & Textiles: The Apostle Paul
The second angel
"And if the serpent comes again / to tempt with secret truths, /hold fast your crafts, / in them you'll find a better mystery."
redefining modesty
Let’s imagine what it would mean for our literal clothing to symbolize our commitment to justice, mercy, and delight.
whole cloth 