Tag Archives: Jesus

#Advent: Quickie Quote

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Virginia

On this Advent Wednesday here’s a short yet powerful quote to contemplate… “The teaching of Christ is not Christ for me unless I am determined to have Christ formed in me.” Oswald Chambers  grace, peace & spiritual formation Virginia : )

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#ADVENT: GLOOMY DAY LIGHT

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Virginia

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 It’s amazing what a difference light makes when things are gloomy. We may have trouble finding our way when doom and gloom cloud our horizons. … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: Dark Nights of the Soul

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Virginia

“The endurance of darkness is the preparation for great light.” Saint John of the Cross Today we remember St. John of the Cross, a 16th century Spanish saint (1541-1591) well known for his “Dark Night of the Soul.”  During his ministry … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: JOY! JOY! JOY!

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Virginia

“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God…” (Isaiah 61:10) On this Gaudete Sunday of Advent we are called to “Rejoice!” Given all the staggering challenges that surround us these days, finding our … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL!!

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Virginia

It seems appropriate somehow that Human Rights Day falls during Advent. Over the years I’ve posted a Human Rights Day blog on December 10th not connecting it to Advent, but this year it dawned on me they go hand in … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: HOPE FILLED VALLEYS

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Virginia

“A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT ILLUMINATION

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Virginia

During this season holiday lights brighten up our surroundings. As we see the lights, why not take a moment to contemplate what having light in the darkness really means? Take a moment to turn off your lights – all of … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: Watching, Waiting, Welcoming

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Virginia

And so it begins…Today is the First Sunday of Advent. This morning our senior pastor Msgr. Joe laid out a litany of 2020 woes (a long list!) Global pandemics, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, conflict, and strife – the world as we … Continue reading →

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(a little more) CIVILITY, PLEASE!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Virginia

As we head into evening on Election Day in the USA, Virginia (the person) thinks it might be a good idea to contemplate CIVILITY. Here are relevant excerpts from a blog she posted during the last presidential election in 2016. … Continue reading →

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25 October: PAPA! PAPA! PAPA!

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Virginia

Today is my papa’s birthday. This would have been a big one to celebrate: 90 years. How I miss him, especially today. The fact that he was 83 when he passed is no small miracle. As a quadriplegic for over … Continue reading →

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