Category Archives: Advent

A Little Advent Humor…

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Virginia

On this Advent Wednesday, how ’bout taking a quickie time out to laugh? It has been said laughter is like medicine. At the end of the day laughter may not heal our sore throats, but it sure can help heal … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: BE NOT AFRAID!

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Virginia

God tells us many times in Scriptures “fear not” and “do not be afraid.” Angel Gabriel also told Mary, “Do not be afraid, Mary…” (Luke 1:30) Be not afraid! But there’s so much (so very much) to be afraid of … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: LOVE MULTIPLIED

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Virginia

A big part of this season is the giving of gifts. This year our Christmas may look different with few in-person gatherings and fewer resources than normal. We may be rethinking our giving strategies. To that point, here’s something to … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: Watching, Waiting, Welcoming

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Virginia

And so it begins…Today is the First Sunday of Advent. This morning our senior pastor Msgr. Joe laid out a litany of 2020 woes (a long list!) Global pandemics, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, conflict, and strife – the world as we … Continue reading →

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MERRY IN-BETWEEN!! : )

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Virginia

In this place of space in-between Christmas and New Year’s hope everyone is having a grand time… My idea of a (really good) time: my niece Megan’s cheeseboard on Christmas Eve when she hosted us to a divinely delicious meal … Continue reading →

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Fragrant (Merry) Christmas Grooves!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Virginia

“Jesus in your heart! Eternity in your mind! The will of God in all your actions! But, above all, love, God’s love, entire Love!” Saint Catherine of Genoa  MERRY CHRISTMAS!! May petals of fragrant Love from the Heart of Jesus … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Eve “Divine Yes”

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Virginia

“Every time we give in to selfishness and say ‘No’ to God, we spoil His loving plan for us.” Pope Francis Tonight Advent ends and Christmas begins. Think of Mary, her “yes” to God, her “yes” to what seemed impossible, … Continue reading →

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ADVENT – Persevering Love & Joy

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Virginia

“Perseverance means the flowering of the love of God. It grows and grows, descending upon a soul like a cascade of flowers.” Catherine Doherty Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. As our Advent journey ends, Christmas and the path to a New … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: Dewdrops of Mercy and Light

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Virginia

On this fourth and final Sunday of Advent (with Christmas just around the corner), Virginia is contemplating walking in the Light of God’s love… “Arise, shine, for the Light of the world is come…” (Isaiah 60:1) “Walk in the Light, … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Bleak Midwinter Blues-busters

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Virginia

As Advent winds down, bleak midwinter blues may loom on the horizon. Yesterday while listening to Annie Lennox’s Christmas Cornucopia (that sees playlist action all year around) the words to In the Bleak Midwinter made me pause… In the bleak … Continue reading →

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