Category Archives: Bookshelf (BOOKS)

TERESA OF AVILA (OCTOBER 15th!)

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Virginia

“The Lord does not look so much at the magnitude of anything we do as at the love with which we do it.”  –Saint Teresa of Avila It’s late on this busy Sunday, but I wanted to post something about … Continue reading →

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Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Virginia

So that’s Latin. Since I (& maybe you) didn’t study Latin, here’s what it means: “To the Greater Glory of God”Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam A noble motto from Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits (literally followers of … Continue reading →

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..dealing with grief and adversity…

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Virginia

As a Stephen Colbert groupie, I record his Late Nite show every night & binge watch them at some point each week. Sometimes bits get fast forwarded, but I always like to watch his encounters with guests that are often … Continue reading →

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Books! Books! Books!

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Virginia

“I cannot live without books.”  Thomas Jefferson Virginia the blogger posted something yesterday & here she is again? But, it’s WORLD BOOK DAY. That’s right, today we celebrate reading, literacy, and BOOKS. As a self-confessed bookaholic (my sister invited me … Continue reading →

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Hidden Figures: Inspiring Stars Inspiring Us

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Virginia

I am so very jealous.  Not a good thing to be, admittedly, but still in that green state of envy (as in, green with envy?) Yesterday my brother unexpectedly met Dr. Christine Darden, one of the NASA scientists from Margot … Continue reading →

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God loves you (Peter Kreeft says so!)

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Virginia

So the Bible says so, too (that God loves you… & me!)  Virginia (that’s me!) is really looking forward to hearing author & theologian Peter Kreeft speak Friday night @ the College of William & Mary.  (7:00 PM in Ewell … Continue reading →

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…twinkling stars & you & me & God!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Virginia

New Years has come and gone & your humble (ever aspiring to be) blogger (aspiring to be HUMBLE, that is.) Well, she was pooped out after meeting her Advent Challenge which (by God’s grace) she managed a post-a-day (the whole … Continue reading →

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Orcs, Elves, Hobbits… and DWARVES!!

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Virginia

“Never underestimate dwarves,” Gandalf tells Bilbo in the last Hobbit movie, “The Battle of the Five Armies.”  It’s NOT a good idea! The dwarves in this segment do get a little off-kilter before they kick some serious orc butt. As … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia There IS a Santa Claus

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Virginia

As faithful Roses in the Rubble readers know,  your humble blogger is Virginia.  And, yes, she is from (& currently resides) in the State of Virginia.  And, guess what? My mother’s name is also Virginia (altho most folks call her … Continue reading →

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…the GIFT of tears…

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Virginia

Crying is a gift? To many of us that might seem rather contraindicated (considering runny mascara, red rimmed eyes & emotional turbulence) but the Gift of Tears is actually considered a charism of the Holy Spirit. Many saints (especially those … Continue reading →

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