Category Archives: Lent

fortune cookie wisdom… (in Lent : )

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Virginia

Yesterday my brother treated for Chinese Food (it was a holiday here in the U.S. + he is sick with a sore throat & Other Miladies, hence the wonton soup was particularly appreciated & Papa gets Really Happy about Shrimp … Continue reading →

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…prayer…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Virginia

It’s Monday night (a little late), so here’s a very short Lenten Challenge quote to contemplate about PRAYER: “Prayer is not talking God into things… Prayer is learning how to receive, how to wait, listen, possess something… Your desire to … Continue reading →

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…more on passion (the Lenten kind!)

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Virginia

While listening to Andrea Bocelli yesterday, i began contemplating the concept of passion – not the throw-down-have-my-wicked-way-with-someone kind, but the kind that drives us to Action, pushes us to Care, opens our hearts to LOVE – especially the love of … Continue reading →

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passione! PASSION! passione! PASSION! passione!~!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Virginia

Dreary, damp & COLD outside (a few snow bursts between icy sleet downpours), but how lovely inside: sitting in a comfy chair all warm & cuddly in a soft flannel shirt, sipping hot tea, listening to ANDREA BOCELLI. Wait, it … Continue reading →

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Quote: HOPE … (with FEATHERS : )

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Virginia

On this Lenten Friday, here’s a quote to munch on (& photo to ‘go with : ) “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”  Emily … Continue reading →

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Virginia

grace, peace & LOVE (the non-mushy kind!)* virginia : ) (*mushy ’tis OK if you’re sweeting your sweetheart!) p.s.  Virginia the blogger is dashing (literally) but if you would like to read her take on Valentines day (especially for the … Continue reading →

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ASH WEDNESDAY: fasting, ashes … & joy?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Virginia

Virginia, the blogger, really debated about pulling this Lent-post-a-day gig again this year (seems like i’m always tired!) but here we are.  It’s Ash Wednesday (& your humble blogger has almost recovered from her chocolate hangover!  almost…) Ashes.  Fasting. Giving … Continue reading →

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Easter! Easter! Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Virginia

“Give thanks to the LORD, For He is good, His mercy endures forever…    This is the day the Lord has made; Let us Rejoice and be Glad…” (Psalm 118) grace, peace & Easter Joy* Virginia : ) (*today & … Continue reading →

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Easter Vigil Saturday….

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Virginia

“The Lord is my light & my salvation whom shall i fear?…”  (Ps. 27:1) grace, peace & dashes to the Easter Vigil(!) Virginia : )

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Good Friday … looking at the Cross …

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a Good Friday quote for reflection: “Look at the Cross and you will see Jesus’ head bent to kiss you, His arms extended to embrace you, His heart opened to receive you, to enclose you within His love.  Knowing … Continue reading →

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