Tag Archives: faith

#Lent: Keeping Away (from cliff edges)

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Virginia

CAUTION: KEEP AWAY FROM THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF (Monument Valley, UT) Here’s something for Lent to consider, how close do we get to the cliffs of temptation? “Free cheese is always available in mousetraps.” (Anonymous) It’s been hard for … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Hectic Peace (a prayer for)

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Virginia

Amidst our busy weeks it’s sometimes hard to know whether we are coming or going. On this Lenten Wednesday, here’s a prayer from a favorite spiritual writer about just that. “O God, give me the courage to find rest in … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Forgiving others (& ourselves)

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Virginia

“Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.” Corrie ten Boom Forgiveness is one of those Hard Things in … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Saying “YES” to God

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Virginia

Today on the Solemnity of the Annunciation we honor Mary’s open heart of faithfulness when Angel Gabriel appeared with the Good News of God’s love for us and of her special role in bearing God’s son into this world. “…you … Continue reading →

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(#Lent) Óscar Romero & life-sermons of Love

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Virginia

On 24 March 1980 Archbishop Óscar Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass at the Divina Providencia Chapel in San Salvador. Receiving death threats a few weeks before his murder, he said: “Let it be known that it is no longer … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Patience, Faith & Butterflies

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Virginia

Earlier this week I blogged about worry (“why pray when you can worry,” oops, make that “why worry when you can pray?”) But worry goes hand in hand with patience. When our patience meters get out of whack, we tend … Continue reading →

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UNITED TOGETHER: Love vs. Hate

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Virginia

When I think of New Zealand (as many folks here do) it’s of vast beauty from incredible scenery in the Lord of the Rings movies. The Kiwis I’ve known and worked with overseas have always been warm and hospitable (who … Continue reading →

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#Lent: becoming acts of praise

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday (or any day of the year) how do we become acts of praise? “Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, praising God until we ourselves are an … Continue reading →

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#Lent: worries vs. prayer(s)

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Virginia

Sometimes worries grab our hearts by the throat (figuratively speaking) and push our peace into pieces. Why pray when we can worry? Maybe our peace meters would increase if we flip that to: ‘why worry when we can pray?’ “Worry … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Powerful Protectors (you, me, everybody!)

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of Mary. In one of his first homilies as Pope, Pope Francis spoke of St. Joseph’s role as protector of Mary and Jesus (especially while fleeing from Herod to Egypt) but … Continue reading →

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