Category Archives: Quotes

…talking roses?

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday, here’s a short thought for our hearts & minds to contemplate (try substituting “rose” for flower since here @ Roses in the Rubble it would be kinda cool to listen to a rose speak? : ) … Continue reading →

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…shhh… chocolate indulgence(s)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of the Annunciation, when Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary & said she would be with child. It’s a FEAST day which means what we give up for Lent we can indulge in just a little.  So, … Continue reading →

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spring is (almost) here…

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Virginia

The sun eventually came out today, a reminder that spring is (almost) here – ’twas still a tad chilly to loll about outside!  I know, i know – we’re a bit past the official start date, but our wacky winter … Continue reading →

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…peace within… (quickie quote!)

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Virginia

After dashing about the past few days, Virginia (your humble blogger) is wee bit tired.  So today, here’s a meaningful meditation from one of my most favorite saints.. “May today there be peace within.  May you trust God that you … Continue reading →

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…getting out of bed?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Virginia

The Lent post-a-day gig continues here @ Roses in the Rubble, but today will be short(!)  Just a quickie challenge from a quote by C. S. Lewis: “We read of spiritual efforts and our imagination makes us believe that because … Continue reading →

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Irish blessings…

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Virginia

The day is almost done, gone with the sun… & i must run!  Too much to do today, too little time. Sound familiar?   But, happy Saint Patrick’s Day (anyway!)  …i posted something awhile aback about a really fun St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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…managing Lenten deserts…

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Virginia

Yesterday we tackled mud puddle management, so today we’re looking at what happens when we splash out of our mud puddles but end up in a desert.  It happens.  Sometimes we go through dry spells when all the usual spiritual … Continue reading →

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Faith, storms & love…

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Virginia

Once again here are a few quotes for our minds (& hearts) to munch on tonight. “In the bitter waves of woe,  Beaten and tossed about  By the sullen winds that blow  From the desolate shores of doubt,­­  When the anchors that faith had cast  Are dragging in the gale,  I am quietly holding fast  To the things that cannot fail… William Gladden (1836-1918) “Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, my way … Continue reading →

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rivers of suffering…. (quickie quote)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Virginia

On this Lenten Monday, here’s a quickie (but deep) quote for our minds to munch on.. “And I saw a river over which every soul must pass to reach the Kingdom of Heaven, and the name of that river was … Continue reading →

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the cross & suffering … (quickie quote!)

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Virginia

Out all day at an amazing ICM Women’s Conference (more on that later) so here’s a quote for this Saturday in Lent to keep our minds focused on the Cross. “What has the Cross given to those who have gazed … Continue reading →

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