Author Archives: Virginia

Easter Vigil Saturday….

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Virginia

“The Lord is my light & my salvation whom shall i fear?…”  (Ps. 27:1) grace, peace & dashes to the Easter Vigil(!) Virginia : )

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Good Friday … looking at the Cross …

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a Good Friday quote for reflection: “Look at the Cross and you will see Jesus’ head bent to kiss you, His arms extended to embrace you, His heart opened to receive you, to enclose you within His love.  Knowing … Continue reading →

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… on Foot Washing & L.O.V.E. Muscles …

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Virginia

Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper Room where the first thing Jesus did was wash the disciples feet, humbly like a servant.  Across the world this evening thousands of lay people will have their feet washed by the Clergy … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: oh Jerusalem !

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Virginia

Since this is Holy Week, today we’re visiting Jerusalem where Jesus Christ walked the path to His crucifixion 2,000+ years ago.  One blessing-ish perk of living for 5 years not-too-far from the Old City was following the Via Dolorosa on … Continue reading →

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Quote: …on betrayal(s)…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Virginia

Today here’s a reflective (& thought provoking) quote from one of my favorite spiritual writers, Sister Macrina Wiederkehr… “…one of you will betray Me.”  John 13:21  “…Betrayal is heart-wrenching.  The very word, betrayal, suggests that there was once understanding, love … Continue reading →

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… on Grace Before Meals (& Round Tables : )

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Virginia

As we enter Holy Week (just a few more days of Lent!) instead of posting a movie something, today i would like to focus on Food. what? yep. Food – MEALS (& how we eat them.) Remember the Last Supper?  … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: …on the Cross of Christ & unforgiving ire….

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Virginia

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us broken clay pots (especially when some clay pots are a bit sneakier than others)… how we get so worked up over niddly, piddly things ‘he said, she said’ – ‘he did … Continue reading →

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Saturday musings: …on Benevolent Brothers & iPads…

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Virginia

i know in the spirit of Lent we’re meant to give away stuff & focus on the challenges faced by others in our neighborhoods, towns, cities & around the globe… and i’m not exactly a Needy Person (there’s plenty to … Continue reading →

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Friday in Lent….prayer of Thomas Merton

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Virginia

This prayer from the deeply spiritual Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, has been a favorite for eons – at least 20+ years since taking a class at Georgetown in DC & reading as many of his books as possible! (like i … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from South Africa &… Nelson Mandela

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Virginia

While working in Tanzania, we were blessed to have lots of support from the South African High Commission (the High Commissioner, Theresa Mary Solomon) & the South African Business Forum. It was inspiring to see black & white South Africans … Continue reading →

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