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#ADVENT: LOVE BLOOMING
On this last Sunday of Advent, here is a powerful prayer for our hearts to contemplate… “To the impossible: Yes! Enter and penetrate O Spirit. Come and bless This hour: the star is late. Only the absurdity of love Can … Continue reading
#ADVENT: A PRAYER FOR THE NIGHT
On this Advent Friday here is a Benedictine prayer for the nighttime (that also works when things seem dark and gloomy…) “Now in the fading light of day, Maker of all to You I pray, That with Your ever-watchful love, … Continue reading
A Little Advent Humor…
On this Advent Wednesday, how ’bout taking a quickie time out to laugh? It has been said laughter is like medicine. At the end of the day laughter may not heal our sore throats, but it sure can help heal … Continue reading
Amy Carmichael: (Faithful) Overflowing Shells
As shared here previously (…Immortal Flowers…) my precious Mama was a huge groupie of Amy Carmichael, an Irish author and activist who established a ministry in India to rescue young girls from sex trafficking and provide a safe sanctuary for … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged Amy Carmichael, Courage, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, love, poetry, prayer
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#PrayForLebanon
My heart and prayers are with the people of Lebanon… PRAYING FOR LEBANON “Let us pray for the victims, for their families; and let us pray for Lebanon so that, through the dedication of all its social, political and religious … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general)
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, Lebanon, love, peace, prayer, Quotes
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A (Powerful) Prayer for Our Times
Today is the feast day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-31 July 1556.) As previously posted here (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam) Virginia is a groupie of Saint Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits. As we celebrate his life and Jesuits … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged Courage, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, love, peace, prayer, Saint Ignatius
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Snapshots & Whatnot: Directionless in Assisi
Years ago while traipsing around Assisi I came across a little doggie looking a wee bit lost. With his nose to the ground he didn’t seem to notice the signposts that might have helped him along his way… Directionless in … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Courage, faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, prayer, Quotes, Saint Francis of Assisi, Travel
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…strategic timeouts (more #tea anyone?)
You may be thinking, “Virginia, enough about tea already!” The challenge with sharing something appreciated (forever) is squeezing everything in one post. There are so many teas. Virginia still has many more favorites! Like this lovely green Rishi Jasmine Tea. … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged Courage, faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, peace, prayer, Quotes, Tea
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A Prayer for Pentecost (& every day!)
On this Pentecost Sunday may the Holy Spirit fill us with unifying Love and Peace – the powerful peace of Jesus Christ that transcends all understanding. “Breathe in me Spirit of God, that I may think what is Holy. Drive … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, love, peace, Pentecost, prayer, Quotes
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Cloudy Day Courage
“At once Jesus reached out his hand and caught him, saying, “You of little faith! What made you lose your nerve like that?” (Matthew 14:31) “O daughter of little faith, I also repeat with the divine Master, why are you … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Courage, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Padre Pio, prayer, Quotes, Travel
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