Tag Archives: Agape Love

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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The Power of Love

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Virginia

Today is Mama & Papa’s wedding anniversary.  Since they were married in 1956, this would have been a big one to celebrate: 60 years!!  The fact that they shared 58 years together before Papa passed is nothing short of a … Continue reading →

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Papa, Papa, Papa!!!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Virginia

Today is March 8th… a date that will not be easily forgotten by this red head.  Yes, it’s International Women’s Day, but more important to me — it’s the anniversary of my Papa’s passing two years ago on March 8, … Continue reading →

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…the GIFT of tears…

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Virginia

Crying is a gift? To many of us that might seem rather contraindicated (considering runny mascara, red rimmed eyes & emotional turbulence) but the Gift of Tears is actually considered a charism of the Holy Spirit. Many saints (especially those … Continue reading →

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PAPA: A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Virginia

It’s now spring (let’s see if the weather catches up with the season.) Since early January Virginia, your A.W.O.L. Blogger, has been a bit occupied with Other Things.  After enduring a severe two week bronchial infection, a week in the … Continue reading →

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…on passing through the waters…

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Virginia

It’s really late & Virginia the Blogger has been Out All Day (& Evening) so here are a few Favorite Verses that Help when the waters of difficulties pound the shores of our lives… “But now thus says the Lord, … Continue reading →

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…mother’s day….

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Virginia

Virginia the Blogger has been a bit distracted with various challenges the past few weeks. Papa was really sick last weekend (Mama & I thought the Pearly Gates were close), but after lots of prayer & lots of help in … Continue reading →

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… on Foot Washing & L.O.V.E. Muscles …

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Virginia

Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper Room where the first thing Jesus did was wash the disciples feet, humbly like a servant.  Across the world this evening thousands of lay people will have their feet washed by the Clergy … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day – it’s Here !!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Virginia

Egads, every year this mush-filled day creeps up on us – WHAM – it’s here.  Time to forage for chocolates & share beautiful roses with those we love (or make a nice meal or special cakes or cookies or whatever  … Continue reading →

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