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Holy Thursday L.O.V.E.
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
Posted in Lent, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged Agape Love, Easter, Easter Triduum, f, faith, God's love, Holy Thursday, inspiration, Jesus, love
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The Power of Love
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
Posted in Lent, Life (in general)
Tagged Agape Love, anniversaries, faithfulness, God's love, Lent, love
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Papa, Papa, Papa!!!
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
Posted in Lent, Life (in general)
Tagged Agape Love, comfort, Dick Woodward, God's love, grief, Isaiah 40:27-31, Lent, loss
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…the GIFT of tears…
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
Posted in Bookshelf (BOOKS), Life (in general), Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged Agape Love, Anne McCaffrey, faith, gift of tears, grief, mourning, Pope Francis
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PAPA: A Prayer of Thanksgiving
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
…on passing through the waters…
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
Posted in Lent, Quotes
Tagged Agape Love, faith, God's love, Inspirational photos, Isaiah 43, Lent, Niagara Falls
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…mother’s day….
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
Posted in Life (in general)
Tagged Agape Love, chocolate cake, faith, home, inspirational women, Mother's Day, mothers, Trust in God
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… on Foot Washing & L.O.V.E. Muscles …
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
Valentine’s Day – it’s Here !!
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