The Day by Day deck
a visio divina tool for children and their families
Welcome to the world of the Day by Day Deck, a creation by talented duo Lib Caldwell and Mollie Donihe Wilkerson.
This unique deck consists of 32 cards, specially crafted for visio divina, where individuals of all ages can experience the art of seeing with God. Adorned with delightful textile art and accompanied by written prompts, each card invites prayerful imagination. Join us as we embark on an extraordinary adventure of visual prayer!
Meet the Deck
The Day by Day Deck is a creation born from the artistic collaboration of Lib Caldwell and Mollie Donihe Wilkerson. With a shared vision to create an accessible and beautiful visio divina tool, they have crafted a deck of 32 cards with intention and spiritual resonance. Although initially designed with children and families in mind, this versatile deck has resonated with ministers, chaplains, and individuals seeking a simple yet powerful visual tool to guide their spiritual practices across generations.
Every card in the Day by Day Deck showcases colorful original textile art. As you delve into the deck, you will embark on a journey through diverse forms of prayer, explore the sacredness of the sacraments, and traverse the rich tapestry of the liturgical calendar's seasons. Turn over each card to reveal written prompts, inviting prayerful imagination and contemplation.
In a testament to personal expression and creativity, the deck also includes two blank cards. These blank canvases invite you and your loved ones to contribute your own artistic touch, infusing the deck with a unique blend of spirituality and individuality.
To ensure you make the most of your spiritual voyage, the Day by Day Deck arrives with a comprehensive instructional booklet, guiding you through its many possibilities and suggesting ways to deepen your connection with the divine. Safeguarding these treasures is made easy with the vibrant tuck box that accompanies the deck, ready to keep your cards secure and accessible.
The Day by Day Deck is available for purchase! Visit molliedonihe.com/shop or click the link below to order yours today. Lib and Mollie are eagerly looking forward to sharing this experience with you.
Meet the CREATORS
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Lib Caldwell lives in Nashville, Tennessee where she retired from teaching at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago in 2014 and then retired again from teaching as adjunct at Vanderbilt Divinity School in 2020. She is an author, gardener, and quilter. She especially enjoys cooking for friends and family, reading, and walking her dog.
Lib is an artist who likes to work with words (writing books for adults and children), fabric and yarn (knitting and quilting for friends and family), seeds and plants (tending a colorful patio garden in the summer). She really likes to write and think about how the holy and the ordinary—the daily—connect us with faith and the ways we image God’s presence in our world.
With Mollie she shares a love of creativity and art and exploring how visual/tactile experiences connect us with experiences and questions of faith. Most of all, Lib hopes that the Day by Day deck helps families find a home for faith in the daily expressions of saying thanks, expressing awe and wonder with creation, asking for help, and acknowledging mistakes. We all live day by day, moving through the seasons of time and seasons of a Christian calendar. Attentiveness to the simple daily practices of noticing and seeing and being open to God’s creating presence in our lives is a beginning practice of spiritual formation that can continue throughout out our life.
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Mollie Donihe Wilkerson is a textile artist born and raised in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Raised by artistic parents and grandparents and surrounded by the craft and culture of the Appalachian region, Mollie quickly developed a deep appreciation for traditional handiwork passed down through generations. After studying Social Work in college, she received a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School in 2020. Mollie now lives in Fort Worth, TX with her beloved spouse, baby, and dog.
Working primarily with secondhand and upcycled fabrics, Mollie's pieces are often tactile, inviting interaction and contemplation. She brings together a colorful variety of fabrics to create whimsical yet thoughtful artwork, imbued with intention. Through her work, she seeks to accompany folks on a journey of contemplation, community, and creativity.
Discover more of her work at molliedonihe.com or on Instagram @molliedonihe.