Author Archives: Virginia

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD CHRISTIAN…(for real, it’s a book!)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Virginia

Zombies, vampires & werewolves are not my usual reading fare (although if you check out the plethora of these books on Amazon cyberspace shelves & real-time library shelves, lots of other folks are really into this genre!) HOWEVER, I saw … Continue reading →

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Sunday tinklings: Life & Dreams (a poem by Virginia)

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Virginia

LIFE & DREAMS What have I done with the life I’ve had, What am I doing with the life I have…? What have you done with the life you’ve had, What are you doing with the life you have…?     … Continue reading →

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ESTONIA & “The Singing Revolution”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Virginia

After hibernating a bit in its Netflix envelope, last week this documentary made its way onto our TV screen for what was meant to be a partial dinner viewing, but our dinner plates remained un-cleared as we sat completely riveted … Continue reading →

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Prayer Appeal from Bethlehem…

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Virginia

After hosting an exquisite lunch today, my friend Christie passed along a slightly tattered document: a copied fax,  dated 12 March 1994, sent to my parents’ church along with an INGO situation update that my Papa shared with the whole … Continue reading →

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Relief Links & More….

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Virginia

Virginia, the ‘on hiatus’ relief & development worker, just posted a new ‘Page’  (for you email subscribers, it means you must visit the actual blog & click on the ‘Relief Links’ menu bar selection to see it!)  The nice thing … Continue reading →

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15 October – St. Teresa of Avila

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Virginia

It’s late in this busy day & I really must dash to make supper (!), but I so wanted to post something about St. Teresa of Avila before the clock strikes 12:00AM (Miss Cinderella Blogger must get grooving – without … Continue reading →

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Clare & Francis (The Movie!)

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Virginia

Last Sunday we finished watching this inspirational portrayal of St. Francis & St. Clare – after breaking the viewing into 2 parts (at 3 hours running time it’s very thorough!) The time, however, was incredibly well spent – this it … Continue reading →

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October 4 – St. Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Virginia

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, … Continue reading →

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Immaculée Ilibagiza: LEFT TO TELL

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Virginia

I read this AMAZING book several years ago & keep giving copies away (we’ll see how long the current edition stays on VA’s shelf!!)  Immaculée’s powerful testament of courage, faith and forgiveness amidst the horrifying Rwandan Holocaust of 1994 is … Continue reading →

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“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth…”

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Virginia

Last week Anita (a buddy in the U.K.) asked me to whip up a guest blog addressing ‘Blessed are the Meek – what does it mean?’  After contemplation (& prayers for meekness), I submitted the following that is ever so … Continue reading →

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