Tag Archives: loving God

Martha, Martha …

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Virginia

Today we remember Saint Martha – Martha so busy in the kitchen while her sister, Mary, sits at the feet of Jesus.  Later we encounter Martha and Mary as Jesus dines with them again in Bethany.  Since this visit comes … Continue reading →

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caught by a (Sunday) thought…

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Virginia

Catchy phrase – ‘caught by a thought.’  Kinda appropriate for Roses in the Rubble regular visage since I like (& share!) quotes so much. And today, with the Gospel reading about Peter & John FISHING (& not catching anything, at … Continue reading →

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…a prayer… (on loving God)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Virginia

On this Monday of Holy Week, here’s a poignant prayer from Saint Francis Xavier: O God, I love Thee, I love Thee – Not out of hope of heaven for me Not fearing not to love and  be In the … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: SACRIFICE, an ideal? (for real!)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Virginia

Today we spent quite a long time listening to the Scriptures – from the triumphant palm waving entry of Jesus into Jerusalem at the beginning of the service to the whole Passion account (Luke’s version) :  the Last Supper, the … Continue reading →

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,,,on loving God in the wilderness?? (a quickie quote)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Virginia

You know those verses about the greatest commandment: To love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls & minds? The thing is, Jesus didn’t say much about WHERE we are to do all this.  Methinks we’re meant to … Continue reading →

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