Tag Archives: faith

…perspective…

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Virginia

Sometimes everything seems dark around us.  When events of reckless hate like what took place in Boston last week darken the skies, it might be easy to see everything as dark.. My heart goes out to the people of Boston … Continue reading →

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caught by a (Sunday) thought…

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Virginia

Catchy phrase – ‘caught by a thought.’  Kinda appropriate for Roses in the Rubble regular visage since I like (& share!) quotes so much. And today, with the Gospel reading about Peter & John FISHING (& not catching anything, at … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Jesus, Jesus ….

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Virginia

Dashing to the Easter Vigil service – one of my favorites of the whole year (& also the longest, hence this quickie post as last year did not get home until well after midnight!)   As we end our Lenten fasts … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus to Me??

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Virginia

On this Good Friday as we contemplate the Passion of Jesus Christ & the why of it all, here are words from one of my favorite women of faith, Mother Teresa.. WHO IS JESUS TO ME? Jesus is the Word … Continue reading →

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…serving others (in difficult places) …

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Virginia

On Holy Thursday we reflect upon Jesus washing the disciples’ feet – and how He asks us to Do The Same for those around us. This can be particularly challenging when we are placed in difficult circumstances… While a Catholic … Continue reading →

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…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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Passion Sunday: SACRIFICE, an ideal? (for real!)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Virginia

Today we spent quite a long time listening to the Scriptures – from the triumphant palm waving entry of Jesus into Jerusalem at the beginning of the service to the whole Passion account (Luke’s version) :  the Last Supper, the … Continue reading →

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Life, faith & love: Oscar Romero (24 March 1980)

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Virginia

Sometimes our faith comes with a price – an expensive exchange if we’re serious about it.  Really serious like Archbishop Oscar Romero, who in faith raised his voice against the injustices pervading El Salvador around him & paid with his … Continue reading →

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quickie quote: … Duty of Delight….

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Virginia

Virginia the Blogger has a relatively Good Reason for being M.I.A. the last 2 days of her Lenten Challenge:  KIDNEY STONES.   After partying a Wee Bit Too Much as Rolling Stones (blaring pain, not guitars) the misbehaving stones finally rolled … Continue reading →

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