Tag Archives: peace

BELOVED OF GOD

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Virginia

Our emotions can shake our hearts up and down like a roller coaster, especially in times of stress. We may start to feel underappreciated, misunderstood, and unloved. Hurts that have smashed us may reappear, threatening our fragile sensibilities. We may … Continue reading →

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Our Palm Sunday Strength

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Virginia

This may not be the Palm Sunday we anticipated when Lent started 5+ weeks ago. Holy Week is upon us, but we cannot gather in our churches to prevent the spread of a deadly disease. Instead, we must raise our … Continue reading →

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A Retro (INSPIRATIONAL!) Song for Saturday

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Virginia

Under mandatory work and stay-at-home orders here in Virginia, my younger brother and I are coping. When Dwight is not here my vintage turntable usually blasts music throughout the house. He calls my vinyl collection “the Academy of Ancient 80s … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Peace Within…

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Virginia

Since Virginia missed commemorating Saint Teresa of Avila’s 505th birthday last week, here is a quote of hers to contemplate on this Lenten Friday. “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you … Continue reading →

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Starry Interdependence

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia realizes that she shared this quote from favorite author Madeleine L’Engle in years past. Given current circumstances wherein many of us are unable to go to our places of worship, it seems even more relevant today… Photo credit: NASA, … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Still Waters

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Virginia

On this Lenten Monday, here’s comforting assurance from a (very) familiar Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul…” (Psalm … Continue reading →

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Desert Despair vs. Courageous Hope

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Virginia

On this Fifth Sunday of Lent here is a challenge from one of my favorite spiritual writers, Trappist monk Thomas Merton. “The desert is the home of despair.  And despair, now, is everywhere. Let us not think that our interior … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Brokenhearted Balm

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Virginia

On this Lenten Friday here’s a little balm for the brokenhearted… “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) “The Sacred Heart of Jesus reveals Who God is. The Heart of … Continue reading →

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Hope is a Choice!

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Virginia

As the COVID-19 death toll continues in Italy and now in the U.S., it would be easy to lapse into fits of despair. Even here in what’s known as the “Historic Triangle” of Virginia, we’ve seen an increased number of … Continue reading →

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Forever Grace

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Virginia

As we find ourselves in uncertain times, God’s grace is forever. “We always overestimate ourselves when we imagine we are completely indispensable and that the world or the Church depends on our frantic activity. Often it will be an act … Continue reading →

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