Monthly Archives: June 2015

Hatred Slithered

Posted on June 18, 2015 by sstyves

Hatred slithered into a church yesterday Exploded all over the sacred space from such a young heart a destructive force arose Who planted these seeds? Spilled blood cries out Hands up Who still cannot breathe? When, when will it end? … Continue reading →

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Secret Alms

Posted on June 17, 2015 by sstyves

The readings today talk about giving. God loves a cheerful giver Paul writes in 2 Corinthians. God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in … Continue reading →

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On the Good and Evil

Posted on June 16, 2015 by sstyves

I am thinking about wishing again tonight. Life probably seemed so carefree when I was a child. I was blessed not to have big worries hanging over my head as a wee one. As I grew, there were issues but … Continue reading →

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I Have Helped You

Posted on June 15, 2015 by sstyves

Sometimes in life we need stepping stones. We need a strong community to guide us and a cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. Today’s reading from 2 Corinthians 6 reminds us that our hope in God’s grace is … Continue reading →

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Flourishing like Trees

Posted on June 14, 2015 by sstyves

The pastor preached on trees tonight, based on the reading from Ezekiel 17. God is a great gardener. He plucks a sprig from a cedar and plants it on a mountaintop where it will produce much fruit. He makes the … Continue reading →

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Pierced Heart

Posted on June 13, 2015 by sstyves

I visited The Chapel of the Miraculous Medal last summer in Paris. Built in 1815, it was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (yesterday’s Feast Day). Fifteen years later, a young novice named Catherine Labouré had three conversations with … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart

Posted on June 12, 2015 by sstyves

We celebrate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus today. The Gospel throws us back into Easter–a Good Friday look from John’s perspective of Christ’s heart being pierced while on the cross. Jesus has a heart of love. He is both … Continue reading →

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Field of Wishes

Posted on June 10, 2015 by sstyves

I love this photograph. Perhaps it appeals to my inner child. This weekend I was away at the lake and this scene was prevalent. Field upon field of wishes begged to be blown. As a wee one, I would huff … Continue reading →

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Be A Lamp

Posted on June 9, 2015 by sstyves

Years ago during a performance review, my employer told me not to hide my light under a bushel. That has always remained with me and so today as I read it in the Gospel, I wondered what I would do … Continue reading →

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Rejoice and Be Glad!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by sstyves

In the First Reading, Paul writes to the church of God in Corinth, greeting them with words that I want to use to you tonight: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed … Continue reading →

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