Issue 49: Spending time

Working on Season 26

Feb 26, 2025

For the last few weeks I’ve been spending time building the current Project. It is my twenty-sixth one in a row. Each year a new design off the top of my head. A new story of parish life to share with those around me. Sometimes the designs remain consistent though out the years. Partly because it’s easier to build as I get older. Partly because it is still gives me a nice canvas to work with.

I try to include as many people into the church as I can. A desire and a prayer that more people would make attending Mass the top priority in their lives if they are able. Along with keeping in prayer those who desire to attend but are unable to for various and legitimate reasons. I also include a representation of many types of disabilities both seen and invisible. Given the nature of my life, as someone who lives with a disability, this is an important part of my work.

With each passing season I become more aware of the importance of living the faith to the fullest. Completely embracing and trusting in Christ even when it seems like life is an endless storm with very little in the way of solid ground. If I have learned anything it is to spend time in prayer has way more value than spending time worrying about the world and the chaos it has.

Into the Chaos

This is another reflection. Part of a series I’ve been doing as it relates to my work. If you’ve been to the FB page in the last few weeks then you might have seen it posted.

Building Faith: One Brick At A Time

In the Chaos

JM Kraemer/Lego Church Project

Feb 4

When people see my work they don’t fully realize all that goes into it. Truth is a lot of thought and a lot of prayer is involved in these Project builds. Planning things out in ways most don’t even consider or realize. If you were to look at some of the photos I post, for the casual viewer it seems like a lot of unneeded chaos. Parts and elements scatt…

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Finding Parishes

As I’m finishing up the Season 26 build. I am also starting to reach out and look for parishes or other events that I can bring The Project out to. I would love to do about ten displays or more. Right now we have three displays in process. With more details to be shared closer to the events. If you have a parish in mind that you think I should visit. Please let your parish leadership know and have them contact me. I can start displaying third weekend of March.

Closing thoughts

This is kind of a short issue this month. I really haven’t had much in the ways of news and I’ve also been more focused on The Project build. I love how this one is turning out and praying I get a chance to share this with everyone.