Category Archives: Advent

ADVENT SUNDAY: ….Star of Bethlehem…

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Virginia

So, the last Sunday in Advent has come (& almost gone!) In Today’s Gospel we heard how John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary came to visit.  Fr. Sean challenged us this evening about how much ‘leaping’ we … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: … uncomplicated joy…

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Virginia

So, it’s really late & i will just leave you with one thought that has been mulling (like a good hot wine) in my head today: JOY DOES NOT HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED. There it is – something for YOU … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: …sunrise quotes! …

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Virginia

Early this morning i peeked out the window to behold the most glorious sunrise setting off golden reflections in the clouds, but within a few moments the brilliance faded & the day settled back into shades of gloomy gray.  ‘Twas … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: The Immaculate Reception (football???)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Virginia

It’s late & Virginia the Blogger is a bit cross-eyed with holiday shuffling & tireditis (& nite-time Bi-Pap-monitoring-for-Papa hangovers : ) Speaking of Papa, we had that Football Fest thing going on tonight. Football Fests happen quite often in the … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTOGRAPH: ….joy….

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Virginia

After writing about joy, ’tis appropriate this Wednesday to share a joy-filled photo. After these enterprising children in Uganda demonstrated a range of games they enjoyed playing (jump rope with weeds woven together, ‘jacks’ with rocks & nuts + other … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: …love blooming…

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Virginia

A beautiful poem from one of my favorite writers, Madeleine L’Engle.. To the impossible: Yes! Enter and penetrate O Spirit. Come and bless This hour: the star is late. Only the absurdity of love Can break the bonds of hate. … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: … joy? ….

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Virginia

Years ago when I returned from the Middle East, folks at cocktail parties and church often asked, “So, what did you learn in all your time over there?” egads!  How to compress 5 years of living and working in the … Continue reading →

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ADVENT quote: … arid deserts, hope & love…

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a reflective quote for today (with photos to go with…) “Our brokenness is the wound through which the full power of God can penetrate our being and transfigure us in God…. Yes, through our wounds the power of God … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: … Psalm 23…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Virginia

Busy today with holiday doings & goings, my previously plotted humorous post did not seem appropriate given the terrible tragedy yesterday in Connecticut.  I hope one day the families of the precious ones killed will be able to laugh again, … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: …st. john of the cross quote….

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Virginia

Today we remember this great 16th century saint (1541-1591) well known for documenting his ‘Dark Night of the Soul.”   Misunderstood, mistreated,  maligned  – Saint John of the Cross came to know the dark intimately while imprisoned for his progressive faith. … Continue reading →

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