Tag Archives: peace

#LENT: Being Still (vs. frenetic)

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Virginia

So much clamors for our time and attention all day long (and at nighttime, too.) Responsibilities tug at us from all sides while distractions deluge us thru social media as we constantly ‘check in.’ During Lent it’s a time to … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Hectic Peace (a prayer for)

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Virginia

Amidst our busy weeks it’s sometimes hard to know whether we are coming or going. On this Lenten Wednesday, here’s a prayer from a favorite spiritual writer about just that. “O God, give me the courage to find rest in … Continue reading →

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(#Lent) Óscar Romero & life-sermons of Love

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Virginia

On 24 March 1980 Archbishop Óscar Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass at the Divina Providencia Chapel in San Salvador. Receiving death threats a few weeks before his murder, he said: “Let it be known that it is no longer … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Patience, Faith & Butterflies

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Virginia

Earlier this week I blogged about worry (“why pray when you can worry,” oops, make that “why worry when you can pray?”) But worry goes hand in hand with patience. When our patience meters get out of whack, we tend … Continue reading →

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UNITED TOGETHER: Love vs. Hate

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Virginia

When I think of New Zealand (as many folks here do) it’s of vast beauty from incredible scenery in the Lord of the Rings movies. The Kiwis I’ve known and worked with overseas have always been warm and hospitable (who … Continue reading →

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#Lent: worries vs. prayer(s)

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Virginia

Sometimes worries grab our hearts by the throat (figuratively speaking) and push our peace into pieces. Why pray when we can worry? Maybe our peace meters would increase if we flip that to: ‘why worry when we can pray?’ “Worry … Continue reading →

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#Lent : Hoping, Loving, Believing

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Virginia

 “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:44) “Here is the basic secret, hidden in God’s whole plan for humanity: To believe … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Dwelling in Peace & Love

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Virginia

“By contrition we are made clean, by compassion we are made ready, and by true longing for God we are made worthy… Our courteous Lord does not want His servants to despair because they fall often and grievously; for our … Continue reading →

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HE IS CHRISTMAS!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Virginia

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! “Arise, shine, for the Light of the world is come…”  (Isaiah 60:1) HE IS CHRISTMAS… JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD! Christmas prayer: Prepare a way for the Hope of Life “Hope is the wedding of two freedoms, human and … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Advent (alien-ish) Surprises

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Virginia

Today here’s a snapshot my iPhone captured of goings-on in one of my brother’s fish tanks: Mr. Loach Fish making friendly with Mr. Alien (in a welcoming way.) “Courage is found in unlikely places.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien If we can … Continue reading →

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