Tag Archives: Travel

Protecting Others (you, me, everybody!)

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of Mary. In one of his homilies, Pope Francis spoke of St. Joseph’s role as protector of Mary and Jesus (especially fleeing from Herod to Egypt) but also taking his example … Continue reading →

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Irish Blessing(s)

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Virginia

HaPpY Saint Patrick’s Day to one and all! As we celebrate the life of Saint Patrick and all things Irish, here are a few of Virginia’s favorite Irish blessings. (She even has them on Irish cups as a reminder when … Continue reading →

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EVERLASTING LOVE!

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Virginia

Our Gospel reading for today includes one of the most familiar verses in Christendom. We hear it, say it, and memorize it – but do we follow up with the verse after? “For God so loved the world that He … Continue reading →

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Growing Internal Revolution(s)

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Virginia

On this Lenten Saturday here’s something to contemplate: what kind of seeds are we sowing in our hearts and lives? Every day we face a choice to revolutionize ourselves, to let God have a go at our hearts before we … Continue reading →

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Together We Are Better!

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Virginia

Just a few quickie thoughts today about togetherness. Sometimes we go at it alone when together we could do so much better. Together in the most inclusive sense of the word. Think of how much fun God must have had … Continue reading →

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Sisters Sing! #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Virginia

March 8th is International Women’s Day. IWD has been commemorated since 1911. Back then most women around the world did not have the right to vote, or many other rights for that matter. Today millions of women around the world … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Effort Ripples

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Virginia

It’s easy to get discouraged as we go about trying to make a difference in our whacked out world, especially when not much seems to change! Here’s a quickie quote to encourage our hearts to keep hoping and doing our … Continue reading →

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Navigating Life Splatters

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Virginia

A few years ago while enjoying lunch at one of Virginia’s favorite restaurants – the Blue Talon in downtown Williamsburg – my dining companion dropped a full glass of ice tea. Glass shards and tea splattered all over the floor. … Continue reading →

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#LENT: A Journey for the Heart

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Virginia

“Faith is not merely a journey for the feet, but it is a journey for the heart.” A.W. Tozer Faith, like life, is often compared to a journey. We talk about being on a Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to … Continue reading →

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Gray Day Blues

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Virginia

A spate of dull gray days with icy cold rain leaking from dreary skies have made things a tad on the gloomy side here. Walking around downtown Colonial Williamsburg last week Virginia (the person) saw a light silhouetted by tree … Continue reading →

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