Tag Archives: Quotes

#ADVENT : Fragrant Courage

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Virginia

On this 18th day of Advent Virginia is contemplating the fragrance of courage, the kind that keeps pursuing the love of God even when things get thorny. “Be courageous, my daughter. There are both spiritual and bodily rose bushes. In … Continue reading →

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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 – Dark Nights (of the Soul)

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Virginia

Today we remember Saint John of the Cross (1541-1591), a Spanish saint known for documenting his “Dark Night of the Soul.” Misunderstood, mistreated, and maligned – John of the Cross came to know the dark intimately while imprisoned for his … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Love and Cheer

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Virginia

On this 13th day of Advent Virginia is contemplating love and cheer… “Christmas will always be, as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” Dr. Seuss (from “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”) We must do our … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Roses & Persevering Faith

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Virginia

Today (12 December) is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (click here for more details in last year’s post.) When a cantankerous bishop asked peasant Juan Diego for a sign, Our Lady of Guadalupe provided out-of-season roses in December. … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Patience, Patience, Patience!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Virginia

On this 11th day of Advent, Virginia is contemplating patience as a discipline (not an easy thing for impatient redheads…) “Patience is a hard discipline. It is not just waiting until something happens over which we have no control: the … Continue reading →

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#Advent – Mary, Mary, Mary

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Virginia

Today as Catholics around the world honor Mary, the mother of Jesus, Virginia is contemplating her “yes” to God, her openness to be for God and letting God in her be for others… “How much we can learn from Our … Continue reading →

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#Advent – Waiting and Wonder

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Virginia

On this Second Sunday of Advent, Virginia is contemplating waiting and wonder (being open to wonder while waiting for something?) “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” Greek proverb “Teach us to wait, as we hang in the balance of 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 – Gifting (St. Nicholas-style)

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Virginia

On this 6th day of Advent (and St. Nicholas Day in many parts of the globe) Virginia is contemplating gifts and giftedness… “The Giver of every good and perfect gift has called upon us to mimic His giving, by grace, … Continue reading →

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