Monthly Archives: October 2015

Slow Work of God

Posted on October 5, 2015 by sstyves

This morning I had the opportunity to hear some inspiring words for the path I am on. Jesuit Fr. Gregory Boyle founded HomeBoy and HomeGirl Industries 27 years ago in Los Angeles to create a kinship between rival gang members … Continue reading →

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Feast of Francis

Posted on October 4, 2015 by sstyves

Fourteen months ago I arrived here at the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy at sunset. To say I fell in love with it upon sight is a bit of an understatement. I stood looking at it, marveling at … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Matters

Posted on October 3, 2015 by sstyves

I am participating in the 31-Day Mindfulness Summit that started October 1. The ironic thing is that I multi-task as I listen. Yeah….I know. Sad, isn’t it? The world can be filled with the best of intentions that never come … Continue reading →

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Holy Guardian Angels

Posted on October 2, 2015 by sstyves

O God, who in your unfathomable providence are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplication as we cry to you, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company. … Continue reading →

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Little Flower

Posted on October 1, 2015 by sstyves

Therese Martin was born in 1873 in Normandy, France, the youngest child in a family of nine. The family moved to Lisieux after her mother’s death. It was there that she entered the Carmelite convent at age 15 and lived … Continue reading →

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