Tag Archives: mercy

Holy Thursday Healing Love

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Virginia

It’s Holy Thursday. Today we are challenged by Christ’s example to join the “Order of the Towel” washing the feet of others literally and figuratively in the ways we are led. But something struck me today. Flash back to the beginning … Continue reading →

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#LENT – Ash Wednesday Spiritual Blues-busters

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Virginia

And so it begins, Lent is here. It’s time to put away our chocolates, turn off the TV, hide coffee beans, sweets, and whatever else we’ve decided to give up for Lent. My list is the same year after year: … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Reforming ourselves (vs. others)

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Virginia

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2) Why do we spend so much time judging … Continue reading →

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#LENT: God’s (blessing of) Tenderness

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Virginia

Yesterday I shared about how at the end of an 8-day silent retreat, Sister Maria asked me to pick a blessing on a folded slip of paper out of a bowl. After praying that blessing (for Holy Hilarity) Sister Maria … Continue reading →

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#Lent: De-cluttering (our hearts)

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Virginia

Virginia began this Lenten post-a-day gig focusing on tidying up our spiritual homes, utilizing scrub brushes (as necessary) to root out yucky stuff clogging the drains of our hearts & lives. On this Lenten Saturday maybe it’s time to take … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday: Lenten Tidying-Up

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Virginia

Once again Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday services around the world. Many readers (& dear friends) are of differing faith traditions, but perhaps Blogger Virginia’s post-a-day Lenten gig can introduce you (a bit) to what’s up with Lent? Christians … Continue reading →

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…reformed crabs…

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Virginia

Dr. Peter Kreeft gave an amazing talk last night @ William & Mary to a packed auditorium, literally overflowing with students sitting on the floor, in the aisles, standing along the walls.  How cool is that? On a Friday night?  … Continue reading →

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…shhh… chocolate indulgence(s)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of the Annunciation, when Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary & said she would be with child. It’s a FEAST day which means what we give up for Lent we can indulge in just a little.  So, … Continue reading →

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…managing mud puddles (in Lent)….

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Virginia

Muddling our way through Lent, we’re almost half way done. Easter is just 3 & 1/2 weeks away(!) …but yesterday (another dreary rainy day) i got stuck in a mud puddle funk. It happens. Mud happens (especially when it rains.) … Continue reading →

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STAYING WARM!!!!!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Virginia

It’s absolutely FREEZING here. Snow on the ground from earlier this week won’t go away. Tonight it will be 5 degrees F (-15 C).  Besides drinking copious amounts of hot tea – (i considered giving it up for Lent, but … Continue reading →

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