Monthly Archives: December 2014

A “Rosy” Merry Christmas!!

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Virginia

Merry Christmas from Roses in the Rubble!!! May petals of fragrant joy that stem from the Heart of Jesus give you grace to face the thorns in your life today & each day of the New Year.  Remember Christ was … Continue reading →

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O Radiant Dawn…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Virginia

Christmas is upon us (almost!)  Dinner & then it’s off to Midnight Mass.  There’s just a few minutes for one last Advent post from this morning’s antiphon: “O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings…

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Virginia

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (ready or not!)  Our Advent hearts await the new day & new light of the Christ child to rekindle the flames of faith in the dark corners of our lives and the world around us. @ … Continue reading →

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Freddie the Frog does Christmas…

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Virginia

Let me introduce you to Freddie the Frog (here he is listening to Pink Martini Christmas carols while keeping Virginia company.) Freddie is SOFT, BIG & GREEN – a cuddly buddy. The kind of friend Virginia likes to have about. … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light…

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Virginia

As the end of Advent draws near to Christmas (and our holiday cheer percolates with the stress of what’s undone, done & to-be-done before Thursday) let’s take a moment to put all that aside.  Empty our minds of Christmas clutter … Continue reading →

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Orcs, Elves, Hobbits… and DWARVES!!

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Virginia

“Never underestimate dwarves,” Gandalf tells Bilbo in the last Hobbit movie, “The Battle of the Five Armies.”  It’s NOT a good idea! The dwarves in this segment do get a little off-kilter before they kick some serious orc butt. As … Continue reading →

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No Room in the Inn ? ?

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Virginia

This morning while listening to The Blind Boys of Alabama’s Talking Christmas compilation, the lyrics to their song “No Room in the Inn” jumped me.  When Joseph brought Mary to Bethlehem, there was ‘no room in the Inn, only a … Continue reading →

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red bushes blooming in the snow

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Virginia

Here’s the photo I wanted to share yesterday (found it! a day late!) to show that after bleak mid-wintery days the sun does (eventually) shine. That is definitely a comforting thought when the bleaks creak us down. But there’s more … Continue reading →

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Bleak Mid Winters?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Virginia

This post-a-day Advent gig is getting a little harried, so today let’s mind-munch another carol.  While listening to Annie Lennox Christmas Cornucopia”  (that sees playlist action all year around : ) the words to In the Bleak Midwinter zapped me … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia There IS a Santa Claus

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Virginia

As faithful Roses in the Rubble readers know,  your humble blogger is Virginia.  And, yes, she is from (& currently resides) in the State of Virginia.  And, guess what? My mother’s name is also Virginia (altho most folks call her … Continue reading →

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