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04 October – Saint Francis “Canticle of the Sun”
Today we celebrate the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, an incredible man of God who lived a Very Long Time ago yet still has such a Huge Impact on us today – through the amazing Franciscans carrying on his … Continue reading
quotes & photos: Mother Teresa & peace-full smiles : )
Since these Wednesday photos are finally making it to cyberspace on SUNDAY, here’s a little inspiration from Mother Teresa to contemplate as as a new week begins… “The Good News is that God still loves the world through you. You … Continue reading
Wednesday Photographs (on Friday) – VENICE (viva Italia!!!)
This week thought it would be fun to share a few photos from special times in Italy 2 yrs ago… & since it’s Friday (already) here are a few quotes from well-versed Italians for our minds to munch on this … Continue reading
The Jesuits: … Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
So that’s Latin. Since I sure as heck didn’t study Latin, here’s what it means: “To the Greater Glory of God…” A noble motto from Saint Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits (literally followers of Jesus) whose feast day we … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged America magazine, catholic saints, faith, Fr. Timothy King SJ, Holy Trinity church DC, Jesuit Center in Wernersville PA, Jesus, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Saint Ignatius, silent retreats, spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius, spiritual retreats, spirituality, teilhard de chardin, the jesuits
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Photos & Quotes: treasures of light in darkness
Once again, it’s Wednesday photographs on Thursday… so Virginia the Blogger is adding a few inspirational quotes for our minds to munch on. You may notice a theme (of sorts) – Light & Darkness & Treasure & Faith & Fulton … Continue reading
Wednesday Photographs: high mountains, vast oceans (& us!)
Once again, it’s Wednesday photographs (on Thursday)… plus a quote from St. Augustine to contemplate as you zoom about beach holidays & mountain get-a-ways (escaping the heat, which today, thankfully is a Bit Cooler than our 100+ temps of last … Continue reading
Wednesday Photographs: CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE!
Wednesday photographs on Friday… what to say? Wednesday (july 4th) was busy, busy… as was yesterday (recovering from Wednesday : ) Here are a few photos of our celebratory fireworks in Williamsburg … & then for my Canadian buddies who … Continue reading
Talent & Character…(& more SOCCER : )
“Talent is a Gift, but character is a Choice.” (Anthony Grant, Head Basketball coach for Alabama.) It’s the Big Day: EURO 2012 Championship Game starts in a few short minutes. Italy takes on Spain… There’s been so much talent & … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged Andrea Pirlo, Anthony Grant, EURO 2012, Football, Italy National team, Soccer, Spain footbal team, sports, Talent & character, UEFA
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Good Advice for Graduates: Dr. Seuss, the Real World & Moving Cheese…
Last month students here at the College of William & Mary graduated & this week many Williamsburg seniors will graduate from high school. Right now these young people are headed out into the Real World (or enjoying a break before … Continue reading
Posted in Bookshelf (BOOKS), Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged Dr. Seuss, Good Advice for graduates, Graduates, Graduation, inspirational advice, inspirational books, Maria Shriver, MD, Oh the places you'll go, Spencer Johnson, Ten Things I wish I'd know Before i went out into the Real World, the Real World, university graduation, Who Moved My Cheese?
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