Category Archives: Sunday-ish Reflections

Contemplating Mystery (Faith & Love)

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Virginia

Sometimes it’s hard to understand what’s what. Life is a mystery! Especially when there’s so many horrifying things happening around the world, in our country, communities & with our friends & families, too. War, senseless gun violence, disease, injuries, et … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Power: Love that Changes Hearts!!

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of Pentecost – the birthday of the church – and the day we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and lives. From that first Pentecost in Jerusalem the early church grew into … Continue reading →

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EASTER COURAGE!!

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogosphere for a bit, but is back today to wish everyone a blessed Easter! “Jesus is the everlasting ‘today’ of God.” Pope Francis Virginia (the person) did not get to her Lent post-a-day gig this … Continue reading →

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October 15: Saint Teresa of Ávila!!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Virginia

Once again it’s the feast day of one of my favorite saints affectionately known as Saint Teresa of Jesus. I am a huge groupie of this amazing woman who lived long ago (1515-1582) but who continues 500+ years later to … Continue reading →

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Finding Roses in the Rubble…

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Virginia

To honor Virginia’s 10th blog-versary, here is a post from 2011 of why she chose the name “Roses in the Rubble.” It’s about finding Roses in the Rubble of our lives… As a relief & development worker I documented sobering … Continue reading →

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PENTECOST POWER: LOVE & CHANGE

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of Pentecost – the birthday of the church – and the day we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and lives. From that first Pentecost in Jerusalem the early church grew into … Continue reading →

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#EPIPHANY STARS OF FAITH

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Virginia

Although we usually commemorate Epiphany on 06 January, this year we are celebrating it on a Sunday – today. Epiphany marks the journey of wise men from the East who traveled far following a star to meet the Christ-child in … Continue reading →

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15 October: Saint Teresa of Ávila!!

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Virginia

Once again it is the feast day of one of my favorite saints, Teresa of Ávila, affectionately known as Saint Teresa of Jesus. I am a huge groupie of this amazing woman who lived a long time ago (1515-1582), but … Continue reading →

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05 September: Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the life of Mother Teresa, now Saint Teresa of Calcutta. She has always been one of my heroes. This picture of Mother Teresa, gifted and painted by a family friend, hangs on the wall by my desk. … Continue reading →

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Amy Carmichael: (Faithful) Overflowing Shells

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Virginia

As shared here previously (…Immortal Flowers…) my precious Mama was a huge groupie of Amy Carmichael, an Irish author and activist who established a ministry in India to rescue young girls from sex trafficking and provide a safe sanctuary for … Continue reading →

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