Tag Archives: prayer

#Lent: becoming acts of praise

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday (or any day of the year) how do we become acts of praise? “Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, praising God until we ourselves are an … Continue reading →

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#Lent: worries vs. prayer(s)

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Virginia

Sometimes worries grab our hearts by the throat (figuratively speaking) and push our peace into pieces. Why pray when we can worry? Maybe our peace meters would increase if we flip that to: ‘why worry when we can pray?’ “Worry … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Eternal Savings (a plan & prayer!)

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Virginia

Here’s to giving up everything to God during Lent (& always…) “Lord, help me to glorify You; I am poor, help me to glorify You by contentment; I am sick, help me to give You honour by patience; I have … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Saint Patrick’s Day Cheer

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Virginia

Last year I posted about my favorite St. Patrick’s Day celebration that took place in Tanzania – yes, really, in Africa. (Click here to read about it: Saint Patrick’s Day Fun.) Here we are again, and this time it’s Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Togetherness!!

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday here’s a thought: maybe we shouldn’t always try to go it alone? Hanging out @ the Vancouver Aquarium “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:  If either of them … Continue reading →

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#Lent : Reflecting Beauty

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Virginia

When we look in the mirror of our lives, what do we see? Ducks reflecting (mirror-like) @ Maymont Park (Richmond, VA) Sometimes I focus so much on the stuff that’s wrong with my life (& me) that I forget to … Continue reading →

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Vales & Valleys (a poem by Virginia : )

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Virginia

On this late Advent weekday, here’s another go at a poem Virginia shared here six years ago. As our valleys descend into the deepest night, the Light of Christ is bright with love to guide us on our way. VALES … Continue reading →

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Tidings of Comfort

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Virginia

On this Advent Monday, here are tidings of comfort for our hearts and minds. “For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Advent Acts of Praise

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Virginia

Snapshot: cheerfully red birds @ the Vancouver Aquarium & WHATNOT: “Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, praising God until we ourselves are an act of praise.”   Richard Rohr, OFM grace, … Continue reading →

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Elijah! Elijah! Elijah! Elijah!!

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Virginia

Today, 20 July, is the feast day of Elijah, one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. His example of courageous faith has inspired me (& many others) for a very long time. Returning from an 8-day silent retreat … Continue reading →

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