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#ADVENT : Open Doors, Open Hearts

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Virginia

On this 16th day of Advent (with Christmas less than 10 days away) we may be scrambling to squeeze in more than a tick or two in our prayer closets. But Advent is a time to open the doors of … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Revolutions of Love

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Virginia

On this 10th day of Advent that is also Human Rights Day, Virginia is contemplating revolutions of love… “This is the choice before us: either try to revolutionize the world and break under it, or revolutionize ourselves and remake the … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – An Irrational Season of Blooming Love

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Virginia

On this 7th day of Advent, Virginia is contemplating blooming love (the impossible, irrational kind…) “To the impossible: Yes! Enter and penetrate O Spirit. Come and bless This hour: the star is late. Only the absurdity of love Can break … Continue reading →

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#Advent – Hidden Treasures (of Light)

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Virginia

On this 5th day of Advent, Virginia is contemplating openness to the Light:  “Treasures lie hidden in darkness. Only those who walk in the night ever see the stars.” Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen “There might be less spiritual blindness in … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Traveling with God

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Virginia

On this 4th day of Advent, Virginia is contemplating traveling with God: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.” (Psalm 23:3) “It is God to Whom and with Whom … Continue reading →

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Bubble Baths (of God’s Love!)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Virginia

Virginia is a bubble bath gal who enjoys escaping into the bubbles, especially during times of stress. When slammed, however, a bubble bath tends to become an irregular occurrence when it seems like a luxury of sorts. But, oh, the … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Contemplative Beauty

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Virginia

In the mad hustle and bustle of our daily lives it’s often a challenge carving out time to contemplate beauty, to let it settle in our hearts for a tick or two. Today Virginia (the person) is sharing pics from … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Friday (or any day!)

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Virginia

Teresa of Avila is one of my favorite saints. Over the years many things she said in her writings have resonated deep in my heart, this quote especially: “Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing affright you. All things are passing. … Continue reading →

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#HolyWeek: Open Hearts (a prayer for)

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Virginia

Here’s a prayer on this Wednesday of Holy Week… “Open our hearts, God. To instruction, unheard. To possibility, unseen. To love, unfelt. To joy, unknown. If we have been closed off, we repent. And we ask You to open our … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Speaking Truth to Power (of a sort)

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday, here’s more about judgment (as per yesterday) but with a different twist. “Although Jesus taught us not to sit in judgment, He never suggested we turn a blind eye to evil… To speak the truth was … Continue reading →

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