Tag Archives: Lent

Friday in Lent….prayer of Thomas Merton

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Virginia

This prayer from the deeply spiritual Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, has been a favorite for eons – at least 20+ years since taking a class at Georgetown in DC & reading as many of his books as possible! (like i … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Tree of Light…

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Virginia

“You are the light of the world…”  (Matthew 5:14) Last week when downloading recent cherry blossom pics from the camera card, i found this completely forgotten pic from a dark & stormy (& COLD) winter night’s outing.  As the storm … Continue reading →

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…on saying ‘yes’ (& The Annunciation) ….

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Virginia

Today we honor Mary’s open heart of faithfulness when the Angel Gabriel appeared with the Good News of God’s love for us & of her special role in bearing His son into this world. “…you will be with Child…” “…Yes, … Continue reading →

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… on having the Sunday Blahs(!) …

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Virginia

i woke up this morning with a bad case of the Blahs(!) …  it’s rainy, damp & overcast (a good day to hide under the covers & Not Get Up!)  … but it’s Sunday … “Kai, Kai, KAI!!!” (very loud) … Continue reading →

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… on being sick….

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Virginia

Nobody wants to read a deadbeat blog & when you’re sick, it’s sure hard not to be a downer.   But so many chronically ‘sick’ people (my bedfast quadriplegic Papa inclusive) face down the sick bullet each day & keep on … Continue reading →

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…Friday in Lent: Pope John Paul II (wise words from…)

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Virginia

“The fruit of a courageous ascetical journey can only be a greater openness to the needs of our neighbor.  Those who love the Lord cannot close their eyes to individuals and people who are tried by suffering and poverty.  After … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Niagara Falls (& a little Inspiration)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Virginia

Inspiration from Isaiah (more Favorite Verses!!) “But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel:  Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 58: A Faith Motivator…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Virginia

As an Isaiah groupie I am so grateful to God for this great Prophet of Faith; so often while delving into his writings inspired words jump off the page – (zap!) – straight to my heart. One of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Goethe & New Beginnings…. NOW!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Virginia

photo taken in Soroti, UGANDA

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Ash Wednesday & a Lent Challenge….

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Virginia

Lent is here ALREADY… time to put away those chocolates (while recuperating from Chocolate Hangovers), turn off the TV, hide the coffee beans, sweets & whatever else we’ve decided to Give Up for Lent… My list is the same – … Continue reading →

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