One life is given to each
How many will use it to preach
A message of joy and beauty,
A story where to love is a duty?
We only have this day,
Use it well, I pray.
Plant some seeds;
Pull some weeds.
We only have this day,
To spread some hope if we may.
Tomorrow we cannot see
Today is where we must be
See what is there
Show a little care
Don’t hold goodness back
There is nothing that you lack
One life is given to each
May we use ours to teach
A message of joy and beauty
A story where love is a duty.
– Suzanne St Yves
Basilica of Loyola
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About sstyves
A Canadian prairie girl rooted in Ignatian spirituality, I seek God in all things. Whether I catch a glimpse of the Divine and delight in its presence in nature or in the beauty of an encounter with someone, I am ever so grateful that I can recognize the Creator. I greet each new day with hope and happiness, expecting blessings and miracles because I am created to praise, love and serve God. This blog is one way of realizing that through my writings, prayers, and photography. To God be the Glory!
