Tag Archives: love

Transfiguring Transformative Love

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Virginia

On this second Sunday of Lent our Gospel reading recounts the Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:2-10) when Peter, James and John beheld the glory of the Lord. Traditionally this took place on Mount Tabor. Mount Tabor (Galilee, Israel) As Jesus … Continue reading →

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Mindlessness vs. Mindfulness

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Virginia

Lent is here, aaaaack! As Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day Lenten journey to Easter, we forage into fasting & abstinence (all the things we mean to give up, must give up, try to give up?) But Lent is about more … Continue reading →

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Extremists for Love

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an extraordinary man who led a movement of change, who dreamed segregated Americans could become a ‘symphony of brotherhood’ working, praying & struggling together in peaceful equality. We commemorate his … Continue reading →

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Romance & Christmas Wrapping : )

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Virginia

Sunday whilst down with flu blues, I became a Hallmark Christmas movie slug. Both Hallmark channels have been playing non-stop Christmas movies since, geez, end of October? Seems like a long time, since I normally record several series on Hallmark … Continue reading →

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Santa Maria @ The Hospital

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Virginia

“…and Mary pondered these things in her heart…” As a bed-fast quadriplegic my Papa was well looked after by the medical mafia of Williamsburg, dedicated doctors who regularly came by the house to check him over. But there were numerous … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Powerful Love

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Virginia

SNAPSHOT: Chincoteague Island, Eastern Shore, VA & WHATNOT: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear… ” (I John 4:18) “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi … Continue reading →

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ADVENT CANDY CANES (of Love & Understanding)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Virginia

Advent is a season of waiting, of preparation, of seeking (like wise men and women.) For new Roses in the Rubble readers, Virginia’s post-a-day Advent gig usually entails a brief inspirational quote, picture, carol or (occasionally) more prolific thoughts. I … Continue reading →

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MISSING OUR LOVED ONES @ ADVENT

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Virginia

And so it begins, ADVENT IS HERE. Today! The 1st Sunday of Advent, the countdown to Christmas (22 days to go!?!) Virginia had plans to post something grand, but today is the Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg, so a post … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Pain

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Virginia

That may be a title of a C.S. Lewis book, but, really, it is a problem. PAIN.  It comes in all shapes and sizes. Physical pain manifests in many ways (& places): sharp, tingling, zinging, aching, mind-numbing, nauseating pain in … Continue reading →

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Pages of My Life

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Virginia

Turning the pages of my life, there are some chapters I’d rather not revisit. Tough times weathered my own way, not necessarily the right way. Perhaps there wasn’t a right way per se, bumbling about the fringes of ok and … Continue reading →

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