Tag Archives: Lent

Wednesday Photograph: life .. & FLAMINGOS!!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s Wednesday photographs on Thursday.  Methinks (given how often Weds photos find their posting places Later In The Week) ’tis a good idea to maybe present “Weekly Photos”… ?? sounds boring (the title, that is) – suggestions (anyone? … Continue reading →

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20 February: World Day of Social Justice

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Virginia

“As we mark World Day of Social Justice, we see far too many places where there are increasing opportunities for a few and only rising inequality for the many. Growing inequality undermines the international community’s progress in lifting millions out … Continue reading →

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…prayer…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Virginia

It’s Monday night (a little late), so here’s a very short Lenten Challenge quote to contemplate about PRAYER: “Prayer is not talking God into things… Prayer is learning how to receive, how to wait, listen, possess something… Your desire to … Continue reading →

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…more on passion (the Lenten kind!)

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Virginia

While listening to Andrea Bocelli yesterday, i began contemplating the concept of passion – not the throw-down-have-my-wicked-way-with-someone kind, but the kind that drives us to Action, pushes us to Care, opens our hearts to LOVE – especially the love of … Continue reading →

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Quote: HOPE … (with FEATHERS : )

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Virginia

On this Lenten Friday, here’s a quote to munch on (& photo to ‘go with : ) “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”  Emily … Continue reading →

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ASH WEDNESDAY: fasting, ashes … & joy?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Virginia

Virginia, the blogger, really debated about pulling this Lent-post-a-day gig again this year (seems like i’m always tired!) but here we are.  It’s Ash Wednesday (& your humble blogger has almost recovered from her chocolate hangover!  almost…) Ashes.  Fasting. Giving … Continue reading →

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a mardi gras of CHOCOLATE ! CHOCOLATE! CHOCOLATE!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Virginia

…and so it begins.  Wait! Not yet… … one more sip of decadently delish dark chocolate… So, for real, tomorrow is ASH WEDNESDAY.  Which means?  LENT BEGINS. Which means? NO MORE CHOCOLATE FOR 40 DAYS (if you, like me, give … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: oh Jerusalem !

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Virginia

Since this is Holy Week, today we’re visiting Jerusalem where Jesus Christ walked the path to His crucifixion 2,000+ years ago.  One blessing-ish perk of living for 5 years not-too-far from the Old City was following the Via Dolorosa on … Continue reading →

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Quote: …on betrayal(s)…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Virginia

Today here’s a reflective (& thought provoking) quote from one of my favorite spiritual writers, Sister Macrina Wiederkehr… “…one of you will betray Me.”  John 13:21  “…Betrayal is heart-wrenching.  The very word, betrayal, suggests that there was once understanding, love … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: …on the Cross of Christ & unforgiving ire….

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Virginia

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us broken clay pots (especially when some clay pots are a bit sneakier than others)… how we get so worked up over niddly, piddly things ‘he said, she said’ – ‘he did … Continue reading →

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