Monthly Archives: September 2015

Further Up, Further in!

Posted on September 18, 2015 by sstyves

There are places and spaces that seem surreal. While on retreat over the weekend I had the fortune of hearing Malcolm Guite speak about one of my favourite places from my youth–Narnia. Of course, I have never been in reality … Continue reading →

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Do Not Neglect the Gift

Posted on September 17, 2015 by sstyves

The First Letter to Timothy 4 has these words of advice for its readers: Do not neglect the gift that is in you. We all have gifts which are meant to be opened and shared. We can ignore them or … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of Sorrows

Posted on September 15, 2015 by sstyves

We are uncomfortable with sorrow. Most of us avoid being with people who are sad. Death is still taboo in our society. Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, formerly the seven sorrows: the prophecy of Simeon, … Continue reading →

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Love Stays True

Posted on September 14, 2015 by sstyves

I was on retreat this weekend with Malcolm Guite, a British poet, Anglican priest, professor, author, scholar, and singer-songwriter. He looks like a character out of the classics he studies–you might expect to run into someone such as him in … Continue reading →

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Faith and Works

Posted on September 13, 2015 by sstyves

The Second Reading today is one of my favourites and a guide to how I choose to live. St. Ignatius must have loved it too as he believed faith and action went hand in hand. The letter to James about … Continue reading →

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A Good Measure

Posted on September 10, 2015 by sstyves

Such a challenging Gospel today from Luke 6: 27-38! Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who persecute you. Offer the other cheek. Give away your coat. Give to … Continue reading →

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Seek God

Posted on September 9, 2015 by sstyves

Today the Catholic Church celebrates Jesuit St. Peter Claver who worked in South America, ministering to those caught in the slave trade. He worked on behalf of the slaves, begging that they might be treated well. The readings today are … Continue reading →

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God-Bearer

Posted on September 8, 2015 by sstyves

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Mary’s birthday in the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The quote at the end of the daily readings by St. Andrew of Crete is filled with joy: Today a virgin … Continue reading →

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God Finished Working

Posted on September 7, 2015 by sstyves

Labour Day is usually a lazy day, the exact opposite of what its name implies. Most people have a final resting day before the crazy fall schedule kicks in. This is the time of year where many people start to … Continue reading →

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Be Opened!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by sstyves

I work in the Deaf community and so today’s reading from Mark about Jesus healing the man who was Deaf and had a speech impediment always brings mixed reactions for me. I do not believe that Deaf people need to … Continue reading →

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