Tag Archives: Lent

DON’T PANIC!!

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Virginia

It’s hard not to panic with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading across the globe at an alarming rate. Responsive measures are in process here in the U.S.  As more cases manifest, universities (like UVA and William & Mary yesterday) are opting … Continue reading →

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#LENT : (a little more) Patience

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Virginia

Patience is never easy, especially for impatient redheads… …and perky warblers who don’t stay still for very long. “Patience is most perfect when it is less mixed up with anxiety and worry.” Padre Pio “Have patience with all things, but … Continue reading →

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Openness to New Paths (courage required!)

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes it’s easy to manage our hearts with what is expedient and “safe.” We listen attentively in church on Sundays and say our daily prayers, but we’re not open to doing anything new. Not really. No matter how much God … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Abounding Grace

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes we get stuck spiritually in caves of comfort. Maybe they’re not comfortable, but we have grown accustomed to not risking our comfort zones with grandiose faith gestures. Like this turtle @ the Va. Beach Aquarium, content to hang back … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day: A Photo Journey (#IWD2020, #EachforEqual)

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Virginia

As we commemorate International Women’s Day 2020, here is a post Virginia previously shared that is still relevant – especially for new readers of the blog! Today we celebrate women and women’s rights as International Women’s Day highlights our progress … Continue reading →

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Missing My Papa (still!!)

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Virginia

Tomorrow, 08 March, is the memorial of my precious Papa’s passing. Although it has been a few years, I still miss him (so much!) And Mama (so much!) The two of them left a huge legacy of love with me, … Continue reading →

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#LENT: A Prayer for Friday

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Virginia

Here’s an ancient Celtic prayer on this Lenten Friday to contemplate… Lord Jesus Christ “You are the peace of all things calm. You are the place to hide from harm. You are the light that shines in dark. You are … Continue reading →

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#LENT: (a little) Holy Hilarity

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Virginia

“As soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul.” Jewish Proverb During Lent we often focus on the solemn and somber. Ashes, fasting, and abstinence deepen our somberness (especially if low blood sugar is an issue, like … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Tears, Tears & Rainbows (of Healing Grace)

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Virginia

“Crying is all right in its own way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you have to decide what to do.” C.S. Lewis Reading this quote a week or so ago made me … Continue reading →

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#LENT : Changes, Chances, Hope vs. Fear(s)

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes when change is on the horizon, our hearts clam up with fears of all shapes and sizes. Our forward momentum grinds to a halt as we take a fear inventory instead of looking at things with the joy of … Continue reading →

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