Tag Archives: peace

Óscar Romero: A Voice of Love & Justice

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Virginia

“You cannot reap what you have not sown. How are we going to reap love in our country, if we only sow hate?” Archbishop Óscar Romero (10 July 1977) 38 years after his death, Blessed Óscar Romero will be canonized … Continue reading →

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Bluesy World Cup Grooves: Kickin’ It!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Virginia

Virginia is trying to groove her way out of World Cup blues – the U.S. team didn’t make it into the mix for the first time in a long time (30 years); but far worse, those fiercely talented (& scenic) … Continue reading →

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Divine Light-Holders (needed!)

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogging grid after having surgery last week & tending to her flu-bug infested brother this week. Unfortunately, some of his germy symptoms matriculated & now sis has it, too. So for today, here’s something previously … Continue reading →

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peace within…

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Virginia

Today here’s a quote from one of my favorite saints for our hearts to contemplate. “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.  May you not forget the … Continue reading →

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Charlottesville: Standing Against Hatred

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Virginia

Here in Virginia our hearts are wobbling after senseless bigoted violence pounded the city of Charlottesville. Nestled in beautiful Shenandoah and Blue Ridge Appalachian mountains, this is where Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. I spent four years as … Continue reading →

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Lord, Please Save Me (us, you, them-all!)

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Virginia

With what’s happened in Charlottesville this weekend (so unbelievable in the sleepy university town where I spent four years as an undergrad) and with our Gospel readings for today (about Peter walking on the water), I dusted off this prayer … Continue reading →

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World Refugee Day 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Virginia

20 June is World Refugee Day. There are over 65 million refugees and internally displaced people around the world today. Imagine if you had minutes to leave your home fleeing violence and bombs – what would you take with you? … Continue reading →

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… a prayer for compassion…

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Virginia

It’s very late on this Lenten Monday, so here are two short verses for our minds and hearts to munch on … “In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine … Continue reading →

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peace-packed music for the spirit…

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Virginia

After the post-a-day Lent gig here @ Roses in the Rubble, Virginia (your other-wised occupied blogger) took a wee blogcation.  To get back into the blogging grooves, how appropriate to share a piece of peace-packing music for the spirit… While … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Middle

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Virginia

As we continue through Holy Week our minds and hearts move to Jerusalem, the scene of Christ’s passion during a turbulent time in Jewish history.  Yet, turbulent times continue in modern day Jerusalem… Lisa Loden is one of the most … Continue reading →

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