Tag Archives: Easter

…the desert… & Thomas Merton

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Virginia

As we continue through Passion Week, here are a few thoughts for our minds & hearts to munch on from the amazingly prolific (& one of my absolutely favorite spiritual writers) – the Trappist monk Thomas Merton… “The desert is the … Continue reading →

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…a prayer… (on loving God)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Virginia

On this Monday of Holy Week, here’s a poignant prayer from Saint Francis Xavier: O God, I love Thee, I love Thee – Not out of hope of heaven for me Not fearing not to love and  be In the … Continue reading →

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Easter! Easter! Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Virginia

“Give thanks to the LORD, For He is good, His mercy endures forever…    This is the day the Lord has made; Let us Rejoice and be Glad…” (Psalm 118) grace, peace & Easter Joy* Virginia : ) (*today & … 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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Passion Sunday: …on the Cross of Christ & unforgiving ire….

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Virginia

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us broken clay pots (especially when some clay pots are a bit sneakier than others)… how we get so worked up over niddly, piddly things ‘he said, she said’ – ‘he did … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday & a Lent Challenge….

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Virginia

Lent is here ALREADY… time to put away those chocolates (while recuperating from Chocolate Hangovers), turn off the TV, hide the coffee beans, sweets & whatever else we’ve decided to Give Up for Lent… My list is the same – … Continue reading →

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