Tag Archives: Jesus

Have a Yes to God Christmas!!

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Virginia

Tonight Advent ends and Christmas begins.. Think of Mary, her ‘yes’ to to God, her yes to what seemed impossible. What God asked of her. “Let it be as you have said…” May your Christmas be filled with saying ‘yes’ … Continue reading →

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Joy, Joy, Joy!

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Virginia

At Christmas we sing about joy, we look for joy, we try to be joyful. Sometimes we confuse joy with making merry, or all-smiles happiness? But, joy is so much more. “Joy is the noblest human act.” St. Thomas Aquinas Joy … Continue reading →

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ADVENT CANDY CANES (of Love & Understanding)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Virginia

Advent is a season of waiting, of preparation, of seeking (like wise men and women.) For new Roses in the Rubble readers, Virginia’s post-a-day Advent gig usually entails a brief inspirational quote, picture, carol or (occasionally) more prolific thoughts. I … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday L.O.V.E.

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Virginia

The Easter Triduum begins tonight with celebration of the Lord’s Supper & culminates with the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Here are a few thoughts, again, about the L.O.V.E. of Jesus.  Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday (betwixt & between)

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Virginia

At the end of Good Friday’s crucifixion Jesus is laid to rest in the tomb. Imagine what it must have been like for Mary and His followers who stood at the Cross, and for those, like Peter, who failed and … Continue reading →

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..Rise, let us be going…

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Virginia

I have been an avid Oswald Chambers groupie since high school when I first encountered “My Utmost for His Highest.” Several tattered editions later, I’m still reading his words of wisdom and faith in this treasured collection of daily devotionals. … Continue reading →

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…warm cars, warm hearts…

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Virginia

Today i picked up my happily heating car from the shop just in time for it to be 66 degrees tomorrow. How hilarious is that?  My heater now works.  Turns out the solution was rather simple — it needed more … Continue reading →

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…foot washing… heart washing

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Virginia

It’s Holy Thursday.  If you would like to read a more in depth reflection on what it means to wash the feet of one another (as Jesus challenged us to), please click here to read one i posted previously:   … Continue reading →

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… fumes and perfume(s)…

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Virginia

In the Scriptures for this Holy Week Monday we encounter Martha and Mary as Jesus dines with them again in Bethany.  Since this visit comes after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, we can imagine Martha worked long & hard … Continue reading →

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…branches of fruit (and Light)

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote on this Lenten Friday night for our hearts and minds to munch on. Stop! stop! — don’t rush.  Slow down a bit and savor these words from Mother Teresa: “Let us become real branches, filled with … Continue reading →

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