Tag Archives: love

Creative Extremists (FOR LOVE!)

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Virginia

 “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”  Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an extraordinary man who led a … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Perspective

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Virginia

It’s a new year (and a new decade) so maybe it’s time to consider the matter of perspective, how we see things. Visiting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden over the holidays I accidentally hit a button on my camera (now I … Continue reading →

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Fragrant (Merry) Christmas Grooves!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Virginia

“Jesus in your heart! Eternity in your mind! The will of God in all your actions! But, above all, love, God’s love, entire Love!” Saint Catherine of Genoa  MERRY CHRISTMAS!! May petals of fragrant Love from the Heart of Jesus … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Eve “Divine Yes”

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Virginia

“Every time we give in to selfishness and say ‘No’ to God, we spoil His loving plan for us.” Pope Francis Tonight Advent ends and Christmas begins. Think of Mary, her “yes” to God, her “yes” to what seemed impossible, … Continue reading →

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ADVENT – Persevering Love & Joy

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Virginia

“Perseverance means the flowering of the love of God. It grows and grows, descending upon a soul like a cascade of flowers.” Catherine Doherty Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. As our Advent journey ends, Christmas and the path to a New … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: Dewdrops of Mercy and Light

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Virginia

On this fourth and final Sunday of Advent (with Christmas just around the corner), Virginia is contemplating walking in the Light of God’s love… “Arise, shine, for the Light of the world is come…” (Isaiah 60:1) “Walk in the Light, … Continue reading →

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Christmas (all year ’round) Love

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Virginia

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill On this 19th day of Advent Virginia is contemplating her Nightmare Before Christmas ornaments. As blogged previously (click here: Happily Ever After … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT : Fragrant Courage

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Virginia

On this 18th day of Advent Virginia is contemplating the fragrance of courage, the kind that keeps pursuing the love of God even when things get thorny. “Be courageous, my daughter. There are both spiritual and bodily rose bushes. In … Continue reading →

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Gaudete Sunday: Rejoice! Rejoice!

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Virginia

On Gaudete Sunday of Advent we are called to ‘Rejoice!’ as we continue waiting for Christmas. All during the holidays we sing carols about joy, we look for joy, we try to be joyful. Sometimes we confuse joy with merrymaking … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Dark Nights (of the Soul)

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Virginia

Today we remember Saint John of the Cross (1541-1591), a Spanish saint known for documenting his “Dark Night of the Soul.” Misunderstood, mistreated, and maligned – John of the Cross came to know the dark intimately while imprisoned for his … Continue reading →

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