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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!

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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Food of Angels

Posted on June 7, 2015 by sstyves

I have been away for a few days and offline. The break did me well but I understand some of you have been missing my posts. That is a blessing to hear. As I consider the Feast of the Body … Continue reading →

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Praising Prayers

Posted on June 2, 2015 by sstyves

When the Light shines through something, we catch our breath at the beauty of it. I have been so blessed by a great number of you praying for me. Some of you I know well and others I have never … Continue reading →

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Everything I Need

Posted on June 1, 2015 by sstyves

Ever have one of those days where life unfolds as it should? I have said a number of times that I have everything I need on this journey. I slept in today which felt good because I have been feeling … Continue reading →

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Community of Saints

Posted on May 31, 2015 by sstyves

Trinity Sunday reminds us that faith is not a solo act. The Triune God–Creator, Son and Spirit–models for us that we are to be a community. God calls us to live together in harmony. The Trinity often puzzles people and … Continue reading →

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Bigger Footsteps

Posted on May 30, 2015 by sstyves

On my pilgrimage last summer, I fell in love with Assisi. I had some mystical moments there that have remained with me. When I mentioned this to a friend of mine who was visiting from the United States, she told … Continue reading →

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Glory Remains

Posted on May 29, 2015 by sstyves

I have been thinking about Oscar Romero since Sunday’s beatification. Often I recommend to my retreatants during the Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises to watch the film of his life story. If you want to know how to serve … Continue reading →

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Drinking the Cup

Posted on May 27, 2015 by sstyves

I must have read this Gospel passage from Mark 10 numerous times in my life but only today did a line jump out at me that I did not recognize. Odd how that happens with the Gospel. Mark 10:32 says … Continue reading →

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Three Weeks

Posted on May 26, 2015 by sstyves

Three weeks ago today I closed my eyes without knowing if I would open them again. I took a breath in Yah and a breath out weh. Yahweh. I have no further memories until I saw a light and heard … Continue reading →

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