Tag Archives: Jesus

#LENT: SEAS OF GOD’S MERCY

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Virginia

On this Saturday of Lent here’s a quote from Catherine de Hueck Doherty, one of Virginia’s favorite spiritual writers: “Lent is a sea of God’s mercy, warm and quiet and inviting for us to swim in…but we say to ourselves, … Continue reading →

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Facing the Darkness

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Virginia

“I’ve seen too many stars to let the darkness overwhelm me.”  Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr We’ve all been through dark patches in our lives. When everything is dark around us, we need to look up to see the stars. Sometimes – … Continue reading →

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Unsinkable Rainbows (of God’s Love!)

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Virginia

One of Sunday’s Scripture readings covered Noah’s ark emerging from the flood. Go figure the animals partied when they hit land! But there’s more to the story: rainbows and covenants. After the massive flood destroyed everything in Noah’s time, God … Continue reading →

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Navigating Spiritual Deserts

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Virginia

Not sure how your Lent is going (it’s only been a few days) but don’t be dismayed if you end up plodding through a spiritual desert. It happens. Sometimes we go through dry spells when our usual spiritual streams succumb … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday: Radiant Embraces

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Virginia

And so it begins, the season of Lent. This year instead of ashes visibly smudged on our foreheads, ashes will be sprinkled over our bowed heads. Little did we know when Lent began last year how drastically things would change. … Continue reading →

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#EPIPHANY STARS OF FAITH

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Virginia

Although we usually commemorate Epiphany on 06 January, this year we are celebrating it on a Sunday – today. Epiphany marks the journey of wise men from the East who traveled far following a star to meet the Christ-child in … Continue reading →

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MISSING LOVED ONES @ THE HOLIDAYS

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Virginia

The holidays can be occasions for great joy, but also deep sorrow when loved ones are no longer with us. My Papa and then Mama passed over five years ago. There’s still a huge hole in my heart that throbs … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS JOY!!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Virginia

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM VIRGINIA @ ROSES IN THE RUBBLE! “Christmas is saying ‘yes’ to a hope based on God’s initiative, which has nothing to do with what I think or feel. Things will never look just right or feel just … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS EVE: Baby Jesus

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Virginia

As we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas, Virginia is contemplating a major part of the nativity story, yet silent in the narrative: Baby Jesus. Why did God choose to send Our Savior as a baby? Babies are helpless bundles … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: CHRIST AMONG US

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Virginia

As we near the end of Advent, here’s a powerful quote to contemplate… “As long as there are people, Christ will walk the earth as your neighbor, as the one through whom God calls you, speaks to you, makes demands … Continue reading →

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