Tag Archives: Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS (+2) : )

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Virginia

so, it’s a wee bit past Christmas, but i would think that after having Baby Jesus (childbirth is quite a labor-intensive process) Mary & Joseph probably hung out in Bethlehem a Few More Days (actually, since they were still around … Continue reading →

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ADVENT :; CHRISTMAS EVE…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Virginia

Virginia the Blogger’s Advent Challenge is coming to a close with Christmas Eve (i will be headed to church ;ate tonight after a family gathering — ’twas a very busy Christmas Eve day in the Kitchen for Virginia the Cook … Continue reading →

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ADVENT SUNDAY: ….Star of Bethlehem…

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Virginia

So, the last Sunday in Advent has come (& almost gone!) In Today’s Gospel we heard how John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary came to visit.  Fr. Sean challenged us this evening about how much ‘leaping’ we … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: … uncomplicated joy…

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Virginia

So, it’s really late & i will just leave you with one thought that has been mulling (like a good hot wine) in my head today: JOY DOES NOT HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED. There it is – something for YOU … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: The Immaculate Reception (football???)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Virginia

It’s late & Virginia the Blogger is a bit cross-eyed with holiday shuffling & tireditis (& nite-time Bi-Pap-monitoring-for-Papa hangovers : ) Speaking of Papa, we had that Football Fest thing going on tonight. Football Fests happen quite often in the … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTOGRAPH: ….joy….

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Virginia

After writing about joy, ’tis appropriate this Wednesday to share a joy-filled photo. After these enterprising children in Uganda demonstrated a range of games they enjoyed playing (jump rope with weeds woven together, ‘jacks’ with rocks & nuts + other … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: …love blooming…

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Virginia

A beautiful poem from one of my favorite writers, Madeleine L’Engle.. To the impossible: Yes! Enter and penetrate O Spirit. Come and bless This hour: the star is late. Only the absurdity of love Can break the bonds of hate. … Continue reading →

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Advent: … on waiting (PATIENTLY)…

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Virginia

i am such a groupie of Henri Nouwen (click here to read why!) so this highlighted quote seemed appropriate to share as we wait (& work on our patience) during Advent.. “Patience is a hard discipline. It is not just … Continue reading →

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ADVENT PHOTO: Tree of Light (vs. the darkness…)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Virginia

Advent is all about Light in the darkness… there’s the famous proverb that it’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.  As we see all the beautiful lights decorating homes & streets & churches & stores (& … Continue reading →

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… Saint Nicholas & Purposeful FRUITCAKE!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Virginia

In many countries December 6th is a special day where children receive gifts from Saint Nicholas, a Bishop from the 4th Century who is well remembered in Eastern & Western churches.  Not many exact details are known about his life, … Continue reading →

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