Category Archives: Sunday-ish Reflections

Lord, Please Save Me (us, you, them-all!)

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Virginia

With what’s happened in Charlottesville this weekend (so unbelievable in the sleepy university town where I spent four years as an undergrad) and with our Gospel readings for today (about Peter walking on the water), I dusted off this prayer … Continue reading →

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St. Anthony of Padua (and lost rings!)

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Virginia

Today we commemorate Saint Anthony of Padua (1195- 13 June 1231), a Doctor of the Church. Born in Lisbon to Portuguese nobility, he became an Augustinian scholar and priest until a procession of martyrs moved his heart to join the … Continue reading →

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CONVERTED TO COMPASSION

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Virginia

This morning a phrase caught my attention: “…and he was converted to compassion.”  The text referred to Saint Francis of Assisi, who left all his wealth to love on the lepers of his day, but what about us today? There’s … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Blues

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Virginia

Good Friday: Jesus is rejected, beaten, mocked, whipped, scourged. After carrying a heavy cross, nails pierce His hands and His feet. There He hangs, on the cross, suffering for you, and me; suffering for us & all humanity. “Father, forgive … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday L.O.V.E.

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Virginia

The Easter Triduum begins tonight with celebration of the Lord’s Supper & culminates with the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Here are a few thoughts, again, about the L.O.V.E. of Jesus.  Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper … Continue reading →

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Roses in the Rubble

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Virginia

Easter is a few weeks away & Virginia the blogger has been AWOL most of Lent. Not much chance for the post-a-day Lenten gig of previous years, but there’s still time to offer a few bits for reflection. Psalm 27:1&4 … Continue reading →

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Martha, Martha …

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Virginia

Today we remember Saint Martha – Martha so busy in the kitchen while her sister, Mary, sits at the feet of Jesus.  Later we encounter Martha and Mary as Jesus dines with them again in Bethany.  Since this visit comes … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday (betwixt & between)

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Virginia

At the end of Good Friday’s crucifixion Jesus is laid to rest in the tomb. Imagine what it must have been like for Mary and His followers who stood at the Cross, and for those, like Peter, who failed and … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday …

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Virginia

Passion Sunday’s liturgical readings begin with Palm waving & then take us through the whole account of Christ’s passion found in the Gospel of Luke, chapters 22 and 23. As we contemplate the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, here … Continue reading →

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love, love, love…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Virginia

Here in the U.S. it’s Valentine’s Day, a special time to dose your sweethearts and mates with some extra loving.  But Valentines love can also be shared with your family & friends.  Don’t forget roses! & chocolates! (always top of … Continue reading →

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