Tag Archives: Travel

A Song for Saturday: Adiemus

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Virginia

As we’ve just passed Lent’s half-way point on the way to Easter, Virginia’s post-a-day Lenten gig is losing a little steam. It’s getting late on this Saturday evening (& Virginia has been out all day) so here’s a YouTube video … 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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International Women’s Day: A Photo Celebration

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Virginia

Today we celebrate women & women’s rights as International Women’s Day highlights our progress and how to press for more amidst continued challenges around the world. I am blessed to have many amazing women who impacted my life & to have … 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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A Franciscan Blessing

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a powerful prayer for today modeled on the example of Saint Francis of Assisi. May God bless you with discomfort… At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, So that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for New Wine

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a prayer from Virginia’s care-giving journal that resonates today… O Lord Jesus, wouldn’t it be grand to be there, in the Heavenlies? Basking in Your love, hanging out in Your presence? No more sorrow. No more pain. Joy everlasting. … Continue reading →

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HELP! HELP! BATTLE STATIONS EVERYONE!!

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Virginia

Faithful readers may remember a blog Virginia posted in December about our beloved Williamsburg Regional Library (click here to re-remember: no bah-humbugging around) but now WRL needs my help and your help, too!! HONOR IS AT STAKE HERE, PEOPLE!  And … 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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Transfiguring Transformative Love

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Virginia

On this second Sunday of Lent our Gospel reading recounts the Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:2-10) when Peter, James and John beheld the glory of the Lord. Traditionally this took place on Mount Tabor. Mount Tabor (Galilee, Israel) As Jesus … Continue reading →

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