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ADVENT quote: … arid deserts, hope & love…

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a reflective quote for today (with photos to go with…) “Our brokenness is the wound through which the full power of God can penetrate our being and transfigure us in God…. Yes, through our wounds the power of God … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: …st. john of the cross quote….

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Virginia

Today we remember this great 16th century saint (1541-1591) well known for documenting his ‘Dark Night of the Soul.”   Misunderstood, mistreated,  maligned  – Saint John of the Cross came to know the dark intimately while imprisoned for his progressive faith. … Continue reading →

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Advent: … on waiting (PATIENTLY)…

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Virginia

i am such a groupie of Henri Nouwen (click here to read why!) so this highlighted quote seemed appropriate to share as we wait (& work on our patience) during Advent.. “Patience is a hard discipline. It is not just … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTO: …a Rose in Galilee…

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Virginia

Today we remember Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Since roses are part of the story,  i found this photo of a Rose growing not too far from Nazareth – a place where  a young Mary might have walked along the shores … Continue reading →

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ADVENT … Mary, Mary…

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Virginia

Throughout Advent we are continually reminded of the special faith Mary demonstrated when Angel Gabriel told her she would bring the Son of God into the world as a baby (altho she had ‘no knowledge of man’…) She believed the … Continue reading →

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ADVENT PHOTO: Tree of Light (vs. the darkness…)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Virginia

Advent is all about Light in the darkness… there’s the famous proverb that it’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.  As we see all the beautiful lights decorating homes & streets & churches & stores (& … Continue reading →

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ADVENT QUOTE….

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Virginia

For the First Sunday in Advent (& to kick off Virginia The Blogger’s -post-something-each-day of Advent challenge : )  here’s a quote to munch on as you dash about this December Sunday… “BLESSED IS THE SEASON WHICH ENGAGES THE WHOLE … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photographs: …lookin’ around on rainy days…

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Virginia

So yesterday was cold, dark & stormy in these parts… yet our fall leaves were just BURSTING with color – yellows cascading around reds, orange limbs peeking out between… it seemed like Tolkien’s Lothlorien.  Dark sky & rain, but bright … Continue reading →

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15 October: St. Teresa of Avila …

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Virginia

yesterday i missed posting something about one of my most favorite, awesomely AMAZING saints – Teresa of Avila, or Teresa of Jesus as she is known throughout the world (she was so madly, passionately in Love with Him that title … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Low Tide (on Pemba) + Quotes

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Virginia

Wednesday photographs ON WEDNESDAY (woah!)…  We’ve been watching the Olympics all week.  It’s amazing to see the races, matches, jumps – the struggles of athletes who have trained years for a few moments on the world’s stage.  Some win (most … Continue reading →

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