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#ADVENT – Love and Cheer

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Virginia

On this 13th day of Advent Virginia is contemplating love and cheer… “Christmas will always be, as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” Dr. Seuss (from “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”) We must do our … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Revolutions of Love

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Virginia

On this 10th day of Advent that is also Human Rights Day, Virginia is contemplating revolutions of love… “This is the choice before us: either try to revolutionize the world and break under it, or revolutionize ourselves and remake the … Continue reading →

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#Advent – Mary, Mary, Mary

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Virginia

Today as Catholics around the world honor Mary, the mother of Jesus, Virginia is contemplating her “yes” to God, her openness to be for God and letting God in her be for others… “How much we can learn from Our … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – An Irrational Season of Blooming Love

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Virginia

On this 7th day of Advent, Virginia is contemplating blooming love (the impossible, irrational kind…) “To the impossible: Yes! Enter and penetrate O Spirit. Come and bless This hour: the star is late. Only the absurdity of love Can break … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Beacons of Hope

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Virginia

On this 3rd day of Advent, Virginia is contemplating hope… “When we live in the love of God, we feed the lamps of our hearts and God’s spirit comes to dwell within us. Then we truly become places of refuge … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Faith (having lots of)

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Virginia

On this second day of Advent, contemplating faith as a verb… “Sorrow looks back. Worry looks forward. Faith looks up.” Anonymous “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the Light.”  Helen Keller grace, peace & … Continue reading →

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Bubble Baths (of God’s Love!)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Virginia

Virginia is a bubble bath gal who enjoys escaping into the bubbles, especially during times of stress. When slammed, however, a bubble bath tends to become an irregular occurrence when it seems like a luxury of sorts. But, oh, the … Continue reading →

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Life is Difficult (a poem by Virginia : )

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Virginia

Virginia is not one for writing much poetry (an occasional poem puts in an appearance here @ Roses in the Rubble, usually written by others?) but last week this poem came scribbling out while lunching out, so this week I … Continue reading →

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#LOVEVA : VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS!

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Virginia

Many of you know that Virginia (the person) lives in Virginia (the state.) It can be confusing at times, “Hello, I’m Virginia, from Virginia.” And, guess what? I also went to the University of Virginia. (Here’s a past post about … Continue reading →

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#AllSouls: Legacies of Love (and Hope!)

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Virginia

Today in homes around the world we honor the memories of our loved ones who have passed. It’s hard missing our loved ones, especially as big November and December holidays creep closer, a time when the loss of their presence … Continue reading →

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