Tag Archives: Jesus

#LENT: Being Still (vs. frenetic)

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Virginia

So much clamors for our time and attention all day long (and at nighttime, too.) Responsibilities tug at us from all sides while distractions deluge us thru social media as we constantly ‘check in.’ During Lent it’s a time to … 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: 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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#Lent: Eternal Savings (a plan & prayer!)

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Virginia

Here’s to giving up everything to God during Lent (& always…) “Lord, help me to glorify You; I am poor, help me to glorify You by contentment; I am sick, help me to give You honour by patience; I have … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Saint Patrick’s Day Cheer

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Virginia

Last year I posted about my favorite St. Patrick’s Day celebration that took place in Tanzania – yes, really, in Africa. (Click here to read about it: Saint Patrick’s Day Fun.) Here we are again, and this time it’s Sunday, … Continue reading →

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