Category Archives: Lent

… on Foot Washing & L.O.V.E. Muscles …

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Virginia

Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper Room where the first thing Jesus did was wash the disciples feet, humbly like a servant.  Across the world this evening thousands of lay people will have their feet washed by the Clergy … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: oh Jerusalem !

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Virginia

Since this is Holy Week, today we’re visiting Jerusalem where Jesus Christ walked the path to His crucifixion 2,000+ years ago.  One blessing-ish perk of living for 5 years not-too-far from the Old City was following the Via Dolorosa on … Continue reading →

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Quote: …on betrayal(s)…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Virginia

Today here’s a reflective (& thought provoking) quote from one of my favorite spiritual writers, Sister Macrina Wiederkehr… “…one of you will betray Me.”  John 13:21  “…Betrayal is heart-wrenching.  The very word, betrayal, suggests that there was once understanding, love … Continue reading →

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… on Grace Before Meals (& Round Tables : )

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Virginia

As we enter Holy Week (just a few more days of Lent!) instead of posting a movie something, today i would like to focus on Food. what? yep. Food – MEALS (& how we eat them.) Remember the Last Supper?  … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: …on the Cross of Christ & unforgiving ire….

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Virginia

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us broken clay pots (especially when some clay pots are a bit sneakier than others)… how we get so worked up over niddly, piddly things ‘he said, she said’ – ‘he did … Continue reading →

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Saturday musings: …on Benevolent Brothers & iPads…

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Virginia

i know in the spirit of Lent we’re meant to give away stuff & focus on the challenges faced by others in our neighborhoods, towns, cities & around the globe… and i’m not exactly a Needy Person (there’s plenty to … Continue reading →

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Friday in Lent….prayer of Thomas Merton

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Virginia

This prayer from the deeply spiritual Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, has been a favorite for eons – at least 20+ years since taking a class at Georgetown in DC & reading as many of his books as possible! (like i … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Tree of Light…

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Virginia

“You are the light of the world…”  (Matthew 5:14) Last week when downloading recent cherry blossom pics from the camera card, i found this completely forgotten pic from a dark & stormy (& COLD) winter night’s outing.  As the storm … Continue reading →

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Aung San Suu Kyi …on Love & Action…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Virginia

What a woman of incredible courage who has fought, non-violently & tirelessly, for human rights in her country of Burma (Myanmar.)  Nobel Peace Prize laureate, mother, daughter, widow, persecuted political leader, devout Buddhist, friend of the people- “The Lady”- Aung … Continue reading →

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…on saying ‘yes’ (& The Annunciation) ….

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Virginia

Today we honor Mary’s open heart of faithfulness when the Angel Gabriel appeared with the Good News of God’s love for us & of her special role in bearing His son into this world. “…you will be with Child…” “…Yes, … Continue reading →

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