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Courageous Creativity
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
Posted in Lent
Tagged catholic saints, christianity, creativity, faith, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, Quotes, Virgin Mary
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MERRY CHRISTMAS (+2) : )
so, it’s a wee bit past Christmas, but i would think that after having Baby Jesus (childbirth is quite a labor-intensive process) Mary & Joseph probably hung out in Bethlehem a Few More Days (actually, since they were still around … Continue reading
ADVENT: The Immaculate Reception (football???)
It’s late & Virginia the Blogger is a bit cross-eyed with holiday shuffling & tireditis (& nite-time Bi-Pap-monitoring-for-Papa hangovers : ) Speaking of Papa, we had that Football Fest thing going on tonight. Football Fests happen quite often in the … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Life (in general)
Tagged Advent, Christmas, Franco Harris, Immaculate Reception, NFL Football, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, Virgin Mary
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ADVENT: …love blooming…
A beautiful poem from one of my favorite writers, Madeleine L’Engle.. 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 the bonds of hate. … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Quotes
Tagged Advent, Christmas, inspirational poetry, literature, madeleine l engle, Madeleine L'Engle quote, Virgin Mary
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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTO: …a Rose in Galilee…
Today we remember Our Lady of Guadalupe. Since roses are part of the story, i found this photo of a Rose growing not too far from Nazareth – a place where a young Mary might have walked along the shores … Continue reading
ADVENT … Mary, Mary…
Throughout Advent we are continually reminded of the special faith Mary demonstrated when Angel Gabriel told her she would bring the Son of God into the world as a baby (altho she had ‘no knowledge of man’…) She believed the … Continue reading
…on saying ‘yes’ (& The Annunciation) ….
Today we honor Mary’s open heart of faithfulness when the Angel Gabriel appeared with the Good News of God’s love for us & of her special role in bearing His son into this world. “…you will be with Child…” “…Yes, … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged confidence in God, confident faith, faith, Jesus, Lent, Mary, the Annunciation, the pieta, Virgin Mary
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