Tag Archives: Lent

Passion Sunday & The Cross of Christ

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Virginia

Today is Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday, when we recount palm waving Hosannas, the Last Supper, the agony in Gethsemane, the betrayal, trial, scourging, crucifixion, and the body of Jesus getting put into a grave. We’ll revisit these events throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

#LENT: BEING IN GOD (& GOD IN ME)

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Saturday, here’s a short quote to contemplate… “In God is my being, my me, my strength, my beattitude, my good, and my delight.”  Saint Catherine of Genoa grace, peace & God’s delight (& ours) Virginia : )

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

#LENT: Pumping Up Courage Muscles (with LOVE!)

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Virginia

“Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear.” (I John 4:18)  This is something I say over (& over) again: “God’s perfect love drives out fear.” Seems like there’s always something to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

#LENT: Speaking Truth to Power (of a sort)

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday, here’s more about judgment (as per yesterday) but with a different twist. “Although Jesus taught us not to sit in judgment, He never suggested we turn a blind eye to evil… To speak the truth was … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

#LENT: Reforming ourselves (vs. others)

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Virginia

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2) Why do we spend so much time judging … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

#LENT: Prisms of Hope

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote for this Lenten Tuesday: “Faith goes up the stairs that love has made and looks out the window that hope has opened.” Charles Spurgeon It’s something to think about – what window has hope opened up … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

#LENT: Seeing (& seeking) Beauty

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Virginia

Sometimes we get so busy we don’t notice the beauty around us. The other day waiting at a stoplight in a busy intersection, I looked over to see what looked like a bluebird land in a tree across the street. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

#LENT: Fighting Fear (with Christ at our side)

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Virginia

 “We cannot be Christians part-time. If Christ is at the center of our lives, He is present in all that we do.” Pope Francis As we move closer to Easter on this fifth Sunday of Lent, our hope clings to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

#Lent: acts of kindness (small & large!)

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Virginia

 “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind.” Henry James What does it mean to be kind? “Kin” and “kindred” connote family. Kindred … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

#LENT: God’s (blessing of) Tenderness

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Virginia

Yesterday I shared about how at the end of an 8-day silent retreat, Sister Maria asked me to pick a blessing on a folded slip of paper out of a bowl. After praying that blessing (for Holy Hilarity) Sister Maria … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments