Tag Archives: Easter

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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Easter Monday: CHERRY BLOSSOM JOY!

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Virginia

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter. Now that Lent is done and chocolate is back on the menu (Virginia baked a decadent vegan chocolate cake for Easter, YUM!) we are now in the waiting game liturgically speaking until Pentecost. After … Continue reading →

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#EASTER: HE IS RISEN!!

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Virginia

“He is not here – He is risen!”  (Matthew 28:6) “I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting Him encounter them; I ask all … Continue reading →

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HOLY SATURDAY: BETWIXT & BETWEEN HOPE

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Virginia

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 At the end of Good Friday’s crucifixion Jesus is laid … Continue reading →

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The Persevering Patience of Christ

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Virginia

Pondering the Passion of Christ on this Good Friday, Virginia is struck with the persevering patience of Jesus. I picture Jesus walking the first part of the Via Dolorosa, carrying the heavy cross on His bloody back, one slow step … Continue reading →

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HOLY THURSDAY LOVE: WASHING SMELLY FEET!

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Virginia

The Easter Triduum begins tonight with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper and culminates with the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Here are a few thoughts about the extraordinary servant-leader Love of Jesus. Holy Thursday takes us to … Continue reading →

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NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTIES

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Virginia

On this Wednesday of Holy Week, it might be good to reflect how far we have come on our Lenten journey. Consider where we were last year at this time – finding our way in a global pandemic landscape, unable … Continue reading →

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Time for a Nap!

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Virginia

It’s Easter Monday and Blogger Virginia feels like joining these sheep for a nap after making it through her post-a-day Lent gig. Virginia has done a post-a-day Lent gig several times over the years, but this year was one of … Continue reading →

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HaPpY HaPpY EASTER!!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Virginia

From here @ Roses in the Rubble, Virginia wishes everyone an Easter blessed with extra doses of Jesus Christ’s love, joy, mercy, grace, peace and HOPE! “Do not despair. We are Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” St. Pope … Continue reading →

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joy…JOY…joy…JOY…joy…JOY!

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia is putt-putting sluggishly to the finish line of her post-a-day Lent thru Easter gig. (The path to the finish line threw a few curves when today’s blog published itself last night as Virginia was working on it.) Sometimes things … Continue reading →

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