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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!

Discernment Dish

Posted on September 16, 2014 by sstyves

When I was in Assisi this summer, I wondered what God would call me to this fall. Every September a half-dozen offers of good things come my way and I have to make choices because I cannot do everything. A … Continue reading →

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Exulting in the Cross

Posted on September 14, 2014 by sstyves

The first time I saw the veneration of the cross at Taize I was puzzled watching the faithful come forward and rest their heads on the wood, which was laid flat on the ground. However when my turn came to … Continue reading →

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Dining with Demons?

Posted on September 13, 2014 by sstyves

Today’s first reading from 1 Corinthians warns that we cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Paul says it clearly so as not to be misunderstood: I do not want you to be partners … Continue reading →

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Holy Mary

Posted on September 12, 2014 by sstyves

Today is another Marian Feast Day–the Most Holy Name of Mary. The first reading from 1Corinthians 9 cautions the faithful to run the race in a way that it is won. The Gospel is a continuation of yesterday’s reading from … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on September 11, 2014 by sstyves

Change–few embrace the concept, especially if pain is involved. Today’s Gospel invites readers to a new way of viewing the world: love your enemies? Stop judging? Forgive? Isn’t there an easier way to Heaven? How do you find enough mercy … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on September 10, 2014 by sstyves

On the eve of 9/11 my mind is wondering what tomorrow will bring for people who wake up to horrific memories. As I upload this photo and wait to start spewing my thoughts, Jason Gray’s song Love Will Have the … Continue reading →

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Seeing is Believing

Posted on September 9, 2014 by sstyves

Some days, what we see is not really what we think we have seen. This butterfly made me do a double take as the camouflage “eye” was so large. The brain has to process the visual image and make sense … Continue reading →

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Mary Mother

Posted on September 8, 2014 by sstyves

On this Marian feast day, we celebrate the Holy Mother’s vocation. Perhaps it is odd to think about Mary having a vocation. She was the living tabernacle for Jesus. Her yes changed the world. If only we knew that our … Continue reading →

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Counting on Community

Posted on September 7, 2014 by sstyves

The readings today really stress community. Ezekiel stresses the importance of warning the wicked people to turn from their ways and in Romans 13 we see that love must be the guiding factor in the reproach. In the Gospel of … Continue reading →

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Cancer Sucks

Posted on September 5, 2014 by sstyves

A dear and caring friend and I coordinate a prison ministry out of our church. She texted me today and asked if we might visit one of the other volunteers in the hospital today after work instead of tomorrow. That … Continue reading →

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