Tag Archives: Quotes

Courageous Creativity

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Virginia

Today we remember Joseph, husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Joseph took care of Mary & Jesus by creating things as a carpenter and whisking them away from danger when King Herod went on a killing spree. It must … Continue reading →

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Friday Failures: Cake! Cake! Cake!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Virginia

Here we are, another Friday in Lent. Easter is OTW (two weeks to go?) There’s not much time left to cram what we planned (hoped? contrived?) to accomplish during this penitential season. Those three thick tomes I hoped to read? … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Painting by Attitude

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Virginia

It’s a birrizzy rainy day here in Williamsburg. Dreariness abounds as cold winds whip sleety rain (and dreariness) around. It’s the kind of day that makes hiding out under warm blankets an inviting endeavor: maybe the sun will come out … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Stars

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Virginia

As this Friday of Lent winds to a close, here’s a challenge from one of my favorite authors for our hearts to contemplate. Photo credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble 20th Anniversary Team “If we look at the makeup of the word … Continue reading →

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Seas of God’s Mercy

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Virginia

On this cold Lenten Wednesday, here are a few thoughts from Catherine Doherty (a favorite writer & spiritual heroine) that encourage us to immerse our hearts in the warm seas of God’s mercy. St. Christopher’s, Seabrook Island, SC “Lent is … Continue reading →

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Broken Ways

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Virginia

My sister-in-law Lynn has been huge groupie of Canadian author Ann Voskamp for a long time. After hearing so much about her (for so long) I have recently become a groupie, too. She writes what’s in her heart – straight … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Perfection

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote to for our hearts to mind-munch today. “The Lord measures out perfection neither by the multitude nor the magnitude of our deeds, but by the manner in which we perform them.”  St. John of the Cross … Continue reading →

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Toppling the cups of our lives

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Virginia

“We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” Ray Bradbury This quote from multiple-award-winning writer Ray Bradbury presents a challenge: what are we putting into … Continue reading →

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Going with The Flow

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a pic & quickie quote for our hearts to ponder today…. Johnston Canyon @ Banff National Park, CANADA “True love is inexhaustible; the more you give, the more you have. And if you go to draw at the true … Continue reading →

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Irrigating Hearts with Hope

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Virginia

On this cold dreary Lenten Monday, here’s something to contemplate. As we pass through the wounded paths of our lives, we often leave pieces of brokenness strewn around the most difficult junctures. We can let bitterness turn those broken bits … Continue reading →

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