Category Archives: Lent

A Blessing of Tenderness

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Virginia

This morning after squeezing out the last few squirts of a favorite lotion, the mangled container looked a bit worse for wear. Who am I kidding? It looked downright sad, worn out, with nothing left to give… It reminded me … Continue reading →

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Thinking About…Heartbeats of Love

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Virginia

What to say, how to say it? So many thoughts weave a dance in my mind, sometimes careening this way, other times that way, occasionally crisscrossing. “Should I do this? Should I do that? Does it matter either way?” Then … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Effort Ripples

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Virginia

It’s easy to get discouraged as we go about trying to make a difference in our whacked out world, especially when not much seems to change! Here’s a quickie quote to encourage our hearts to keep hoping and doing our … Continue reading →

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Navigating Life Splatters

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Virginia

A few years ago while enjoying lunch at one of Virginia’s favorite restaurants – the Blue Talon in downtown Williamsburg – my dining companion dropped a full glass of ice tea. Glass shards and tea splattered all over the floor. … Continue reading →

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#LENT: A Journey for the Heart

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Virginia

“Faith is not merely a journey for the feet, but it is a journey for the heart.” A.W. Tozer Faith, like life, is often compared to a journey. We talk about being on a Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to … Continue reading →

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Gray Day Blues

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Virginia

A spate of dull gray days with icy cold rain leaking from dreary skies have made things a tad on the gloomy side here. Walking around downtown Colonial Williamsburg last week Virginia (the person) saw a light silhouetted by tree … Continue reading →

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Whole Hearts Overflowing with LOVE!!

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Virginia

Today is the second Sunday of Lent – and my younger brother Dwight’s birthday! The caboose of our family: #5 of 5. We are celebrating the gift of his life. Dwight’s life is rather miraculous. Born with a hole in … Continue reading →

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#LENT: SEAS OF GOD’S MERCY

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Virginia

On this Saturday of Lent here’s a quote from Catherine de Hueck Doherty, one of Virginia’s favorite spiritual writers: “Lent is a sea of God’s mercy, warm and quiet and inviting for us to swim in…but we say to ourselves, … Continue reading →

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Facing the Darkness

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Virginia

“I’ve seen too many stars to let the darkness overwhelm me.”  Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr We’ve all been through dark patches in our lives. When everything is dark around us, we need to look up to see the stars. Sometimes – … Continue reading →

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Peace Within

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Virginia

Virginia realizes she has previously shared this quote – possibly several times – from her favorite saint. But, such a good quote deserves multiple shares! “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where … Continue reading →

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