Category Archives: Quotes

Advent: (14 December) Saint John of the Cross

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Virginia

“The endurance of darkness is the preparation for great light.” Saint John of the Cross Today we remember this great 16th century Spanish saint (1541-1591) well known for documenting his ‘Dark Night of the Soul.”  Misunderstood, mistreated, and maligned – Saint John of … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Advent (alien-ish) Surprises

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Virginia

Today here’s a snapshot my iPhone captured of goings-on in one of my brother’s fish tanks: Mr. Loach Fish making friendly with Mr. Alien (in a welcoming way.) “Courage is found in unlikely places.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien If we can … Continue reading →

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MARY: WIRED WITH GRACE

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Virginia

Today (12 December) is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Way back in the 16th century, native peasant Juan Diego encountered a vision of Mary on a hill near his village in Mexico. Our Lady was dressed in native … Continue reading →

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Christmas Love

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Virginia

Since the winter storm knocked out our power yesterday (& subsequently our wireless) here’s a quickie Advent quote brought to you by Virginia’s still-a-little-charge-left iPhone. “It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.” Mother Teresa

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“Be not afraid…”

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Virginia

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Advent Acts of Praise

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Virginia

Snapshot: cheerfully red birds @ the Vancouver Aquarium & WHATNOT: “Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, praising God until we ourselves are an act of praise.”   Richard Rohr, OFM grace, … Continue reading →

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Grand Illuminations (& Advent Awakenings)

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Virginia

Yesterday at church Father James Glass (our campus minister) said that part of Advent is staying awake. “Do not become drowsy.” (With the heat cranked up, maybe he noticed a few nodding heads.) He asked, “How would you feel if … Continue reading →

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Advent: …and so it begins

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Virginia

And so it begins…today is the first Sunday of Advent (whether we’re ready or not.) Advent is a time of preparation and joyful anticipation, of waiting and doing (while we work on that patience thing waiting.) Advent is a journey … Continue reading →

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(workin’ on) an attitude of gratitude

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Virginia

As Americans scurry to make preparations for Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday, it’s good for all of us to take a few minutes to give thanks. In this case more is better (vs. less is more) because once we start our thankful … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life: Sorrow, Horror & Prayer(s)

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Virginia

“All that is left to us is our being horrified at the loss of our sense of horror.” Rabbi Abraham Heschel My heart and prayers are with the victims and families of the mass shooting that took place on Saturday … Continue reading →

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