Tag Archives: encouragement

Friday Failures: Cake! Cake! Cake!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Virginia

Here we are, another Friday in Lent. Easter is OTW (two weeks to go?) There’s not much time left to cram what we planned (hoped? contrived?) to accomplish during this penitential season. Those three thick tomes I hoped to read? … Continue reading →

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March Memories of Mama (& Papa!)

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Virginia

March is a month of precious memories for our family – the March 8th memorial of Papa’s passing, Mama’s March 15th birthday, and their March 17th anniversary. 50 roses on Mama & Papa’s 50th wedding anniversary Every day I thank … Continue reading →

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An Irish Prayer

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s an Irish prayer for today… Christ’s is the seed And Christ’s the harvest Into God’s garnering May we be drawn. Christ is the sea And Christ’s the fish Into God’s nets May we be turned. From birth to age … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Comfort & Direction

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a favorite prayer that has traveled long and far with me, a comfort when clouds loomed murkily on the horizon. “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me.  … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Painting by Attitude

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Virginia

It’s a birrizzy rainy day here in Williamsburg. Dreariness abounds as cold winds whip sleety rain (and dreariness) around. It’s the kind of day that makes hiding out under warm blankets an inviting endeavor: maybe the sun will come out … Continue reading →

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A Song for Saturday: Adiemus

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Virginia

As we’ve just passed Lent’s half-way point on the way to Easter, Virginia’s post-a-day Lenten gig is losing a little steam. It’s getting late on this Saturday evening (& Virginia has been out all day) so here’s a YouTube video … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Stars

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Virginia

As this Friday of Lent winds to a close, here’s a challenge from one of my favorite authors for our hearts to contemplate. Photo credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble 20th Anniversary Team “If we look at the makeup of the word … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day: A Photo Celebration

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Virginia

Today we celebrate women & women’s rights as International Women’s Day highlights our progress and how to press for more amidst continued challenges around the world. I am blessed to have many amazing women who impacted my life & to have … Continue reading →

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Seas of God’s Mercy

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Virginia

On this cold Lenten Wednesday, here are a few thoughts from Catherine Doherty (a favorite writer & spiritual heroine) that encourage us to immerse our hearts in the warm seas of God’s mercy. St. Christopher’s, Seabrook Island, SC “Lent is … Continue reading →

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Broken Ways

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Virginia

My sister-in-law Lynn has been huge groupie of Canadian author Ann Voskamp for a long time. After hearing so much about her (for so long) I have recently become a groupie, too. She writes what’s in her heart – straight … Continue reading →

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