Category Archives: Lent

Quickie Quote: …passing through difficulties…

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Virginia

We all face difficulties & challenges of one size or another… but ’tis hard sometimes knowing What To Do.  Here’s a quick thought from a favorite saint… “We are too little to be able to always rise above difficulties. Well, … Continue reading →

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…a bit of Yellowstone (&Thomas à Kempis…)

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Virginia

Here’s a cool pic taken in Yellowstone Park awhile back…“God who is eternal, infinite, supremely mighty, does great & unfathomable things in heaven and in earth, and there is no understanding His wonderful works.  If the works of God could … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict XVI: humility & supernatural grace…

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Virginia

Today marked Pope Benedict XVI’s last day ‘in office,’ so to speak. Several of my evangelical friends & family have asked what i think of his resignation? actually this courageous step has increased my appreciation of Pope Benedict in a … Continue reading →

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WONDER’ful Wednesday: Mt. Tabor …(& the Glory of God!)

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Virginia

Please note the Very Cool Title that replaces ‘Wednesday Photographs’ as suggested last week by one of my dearest childhood friends, Julie Perez Boone: “‘WONDER’ful Wednesday.’ The reason, Julie explained, “That way we, the readers, can ‘wonder’ what beautiful picture … Continue reading →

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..prayerful poetry from AMY CARMICHAEL…

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Virginia

Amy Carmichael devoted her life to missions in India & along the way stood up for injustices she encountered by Doing Something About them – namely, starting orphanages for girls & boys who were rescued from forced prostitution. (click here … Continue reading →

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Bernard of Clairvaux quote: … scepters & hoes…

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Virginia

Once again ’tis late & Virginia the Blogger must needs get her beauty sleep (!! – that’s a joke, but sleep is Rather Nice when you can get some, especially that rare-around-here uninterrupted premium pillow time…) SO, here’s a quote … Continue reading →

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…perplexity & prayer….

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s LATE (or ‘early’ depending on your perspective!) & of course, Virginia the Blogger had plotted to share a picture of Mt. Tabor (re: the Gospel today of the Transfiguration).. but since that picture must be FOUND (it’s … Continue reading →

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…a few quickie quotes….

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Virginia

After looking after my sickie brother most of the week, now there’s a sickie sister in the house (!) so here are a few quickie quotes on this Lenten Saturday to contemplate from one of my favorite authors, Madeleine L’Engle.. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: life .. & FLAMINGOS!!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s Wednesday photographs on Thursday.  Methinks (given how often Weds photos find their posting places Later In The Week) ’tis a good idea to maybe present “Weekly Photos”… ?? sounds boring (the title, that is) – suggestions (anyone? … Continue reading →

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20 February: World Day of Social Justice

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Virginia

“As we mark World Day of Social Justice, we see far too many places where there are increasing opportunities for a few and only rising inequality for the many. Growing inequality undermines the international community’s progress in lifting millions out … Continue reading →

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