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Cloudy Day Courage

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Virginia

“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 →

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Courageous Persistence: Paths to Prayer

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Virginia

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Virginia has written and spoken about courage before, but … 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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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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A Prayer & Blessing for Saint Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Virginia

A blessed Saint Patrick’s Day to one and all. If you would welcome a chuckle from a previous post about one of Virginia’s most hilarious Saint Patrick’s Days, click here – Saint Patrick’s Day FUN! Today as we celebrate the … Continue reading →

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#LENT: A Prayer for Friday

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Virginia

Here’s an ancient Celtic prayer on this Lenten Friday to contemplate… Lord Jesus Christ “You are the peace of all things calm. You are the place to hide from harm. You are the light that shines in dark. You are … Continue reading →

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#LENT : A Prayer for Monday(s)

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Virginia

Monday is not always our favorite day of the week. Trudge, sludge, finding our way back into weekday grooves after the weekend. We may need a little extra Heavenly Help. Today here’s a prayer from one of my favorite spiritual … Continue reading →

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#LENT : A SONG FOR SUNDAY

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Virginia

The other night Virginia blasted her Andrea Bocelli playlist in the kitchen while making an Italian extravaganza pasta casserole (a major production, like lasagna.) Methinks Andrea’s incredible voice and music somehow made the food taste better. (At the very least, … Continue reading →

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#Lent : Jesus The Teacher

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Virginia

Visiting Saint Catherine’s Monastery at the base of Mount Sinai in Egypt years ago, I encountered the icon of Jesus the Teacher, also called the Christ Pantocrater. One of the oldest icons in the world, the image on that ancient … Continue reading →

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