Category Archives: Quotes

Facing challenges (vs. swallowing them…)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a Wednesday photograph (on Thursday : )  from the Middle East… This photo reminded me of something i recently highlighted in Joan Chittister’s Book, The Radical Christian Life – a Year with Saint Benedict (a brand new daily reader … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: … Going Green…

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Virginia

Virginia the Blogger,  admittedly distracted lately (Papa is doing much better now, thanks for your prayers!), is back on the Blogging Beat with a regularly scheduled Wednesday Photograph: today it’s ‘GOING GREEN !!’ : ) “The trees are God’s great … Continue reading →

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facing windy weather (with wisdom-ish quotes on Friday)…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Virginia

“I must set my face to the wind and scatter my handful of seeds.  It is no big thing to scatter seeds, but I must have the courage to keep on facing the wind.”  (Arab proverb) “Don’t assume that simply … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Directionless in Assisi…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Virginia

While traipsing around Assisi 2 years ago, i came across this little doggie looking a wee bit lost.  With his nose to the ground he didn’t seem to notice the signposts that might have sent him along the way he … Continue reading →

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Sunday Flowers (& quotes from Padre Pio…)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Virginia

“Take heart…even though you are not free from interior suffering… may love mitigate your suffering… Be courageous, my daughter. There are both spiritual and bodily rose bushes. In the latter the thorns are constantly present and the roses wither, but … Continue reading →

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Good Friday … looking at the Cross …

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a Good Friday quote for reflection: “Look at the Cross and you will see Jesus’ head bent to kiss you, His arms extended to embrace you, His heart opened to receive you, to enclose you within His love.  Knowing … 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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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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Inspiration from South Africa &… Nelson Mandela

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Virginia

While working in Tanzania, we were blessed to have lots of support from the South African High Commission (the High Commissioner, Theresa Mary Solomon) & the South African Business Forum. It was inspiring to see black & white South Africans … 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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