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Creative Reflections
A blog exploring the intersections on devotional crafting, faith and creativity.


A Prayer for Horse Riders with Saint Anne
A prayer with Saint Anne with Horse Riders
Kristina Crog
Aug 11 min read


Praying with Saint Phoebe for Connection
Saint Phoebe, patron of group chats and faithful bearer of messages, help us use our words to strengthen community. Teach us to notice those who feel forgotten, to reach out with kindness, and to create spaces where everyone knows they belong. May our conversations bring encouragement, laughter, support, and grace, reminding us that no one walks alone.
Kristina Crog
Jul 261 min read


A Prayer for Different Ways of Seeing with Saint Thorlak
Saint Thorlak, companion of those who experience the world differently, remind us that God delights in every mind and every way of being. Help us recognize the gifts hidden within our differences and the beauty found in perspectives unlike our own. Teach us to build communities where people are welcomed as they are, where curiosity is honored, and where every person knows they belong. Amen.
Kristina Crog
Jul 191 min read


Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: Patron Saint of Birdwatchers & Nature Walks
Known as the first Indigenous saint of North America, Saint Kateri sought natural places of quiet should could pray and experience God's creation.
Kristina Crog
Jul 162 min read


Prayer with Saint Benedict, Patron of Naps
A prayer with Saint Benedict on the importance of naps.
Kristina Crog
Jul 51 min read


Prayer with Saint Drogo, Patron of Coffee and Exhaustion
Pray with St. Drogo, patron saint of coffee.
Kristina Crog
Jun 231 min read


A Prayer with Saint Guinefort for Dog People, Protectors, and Loyal Hearts
Pray with Saint Guinefort the Hound
Kristina Crog
Jun 191 min read


Prayer with Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, Patron of Cats
Pray with Saint Getrude of Nivelles, Patron of cats.
Kristina Crog
Jun 171 min read


Saint Thorlak, the Patron of Autism and Seeing Things Differently
Saint Thorlak was a 12th century bishop who spent his life pursuing learning, structure, and spiritual discipline. His cared about justice, even when it made him unpopular.
Kristina Crog
Jun 72 min read


The Story Behind Saint Benedict: Patron of Naps
Saint Benedict understood that a nap is an acknowledgment that you are a be loved creature, not the Creator.
Kristina Crog
Jun 53 min read


The Story Behind Saint Phoebe, Patron of Group Chats
Saint Phoebe didn't stand on the sidelines of the early church. She helped keep it together. The technology was different, but the purpose was the same.
Kristina Crog
Jun 42 min read


The Story Behind Saint Gertrude of Nivelles: Patron Saint of Cats
Saint Gertrude points toward a truth we often forget: comfort is not the opposite of spirituality.
Kristina Crog
Jun 22 min read


Li Ban, the Mermaid Saint of Deep Waters, Lost Things, and Becoming Whole Again
Li Ban, the Mermaid Saint, has become a kind of patron for the deep, unseen parts of life.
Kristina Crog
Jun 12 min read


The Story Behind St. Drogo, Patron Saint of Coffee and Exhaustion
St. Drogo, commonly known as the patron saint of coffee, offers a playful reminder that exhaustion is not a moral failure.
Kristina Crog
May 302 min read


The Story Behind St. Lydia of Thyatira: There Is Always Room for One More Chair
St. Lydia of Thyatira reminds us that hospitality is not about having enough space—it is about deciding that people matter more than perfect conditions.
Kristina Crog
May 262 min read


Found Family Energy: Pull Up Another Chair
Not every convention vibe is about winning, optimizing, or collecting all the things. Sometimes the vibe is about found family. Remembering you belong here. The person who saves you a seat at the table. The stranger who explains the rules without making you feel silly. The friend group that adopts you between sessions. The librarian, teacher, gamer, crafter, writer, or wonderfully nerdy human who somehow manages to say, “Hey, come sit with us.” Found Family Origins Collection
Kristina Crog
May 232 min read


Saint Guinefort the Hound: Patron of Good Dogs, Fierce Loyalty, and Love That Was Misunderstood
Saint Guinefort the hound's legend isn't about whether dogs can be saints. It's about misunderstood loyalty.
Kristina Crog
May 203 min read


Prayer with Saint Arnulf, Patron of Beer
Pray with Saint Arnulf, Patron of Beer
Kristina Crog
May 191 min read


The Story Behind Saint Gabriel: Messages Sent Into the World
Saint Gabriel is the kind of presence who reminds us that communication is never just about speaking. It is also about listening.
Kristina Crog
May 142 min read


Prayer with Saint Ivo, Patron of Rule Disputes
Pray with Saint Ivo, patron of rule disputes.
Kristina Crog
May 131 min read
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