Category Archives: Advent

Advent: … on waiting (PATIENTLY)…

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Virginia

i am such a groupie of Henri Nouwen (click here to read why!) so this highlighted quote seemed appropriate to share as we wait (& work on our patience) during Advent.. “Patience is a hard discipline. It is not just … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTO: …a Rose in Galilee…

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Virginia

Today we remember Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Since roses are part of the story,  i found this photo of a Rose growing not too far from Nazareth – a place where  a young Mary might have walked along the shores … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: … a little cosmic holiday hilarity…

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Virginia

Everyone doesn’t have to be so serious all Advent. Sure, I’m reading my nightly stack of Advent devotionals (where do you think all the good quotes come from?) But, it’s also kinda good to do a little hilarity. ‘Tis the … Continue reading →

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10 December: Human Rights…. for ALLLLLLLLL!!!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Virginia

As i set about writing another blog for Human Rights day, my notes reflected what i posted last year – so here we go again with a few new pics … Dashing about the mad ‘get-everything-ready’ holiday rush, it’s difficult … Continue reading →

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ADVENT SUNDAY: Glorious Straightenings…

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Virginia

“A voice of one crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, … Continue reading →

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ADVENT … Mary, Mary…

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Virginia

Throughout Advent we are continually reminded of the special faith Mary demonstrated when Angel Gabriel told her she would bring the Son of God into the world as a baby (altho she had ‘no knowledge of man’…) She believed the … Continue reading →

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ADVENT PHOTO: Tree of Light (vs. the darkness…)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Virginia

Advent is all about Light in the darkness… there’s the famous proverb that it’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.  As we see all the beautiful lights decorating homes & streets & churches & stores (& … Continue reading →

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… Saint Nicholas & Purposeful FRUITCAKE!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Virginia

In many countries December 6th is a special day where children receive gifts from Saint Nicholas, a Bishop from the 4th Century who is well remembered in Eastern & Western churches.  Not many exact details are known about his life, … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: Vales and valleys … (a poem by Virginia : )

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Virginia

VALES & VALLEYS Oh heart, my Heart, why are you so downcast within me? Why so much despair? Not caring, or sharing, the will to walk the way ahead… Into the valley of Shadows, must I go? Veiled, the vales … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Advent Lantern….

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Virginia

A Wednesday photograph on Tuesday?? shock-a-roo (for the faithful Roses in the Rubble followers, You Know Who You Are, this is a 1st since Va The sporadic Blogger has been known to post Weds photos on SUNDAY! :  ) Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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