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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!

Eyes to See

Posted on January 7, 2014 by sstyves

I am currently enrolled in a photography class and the first lesson we had was on barriers to seeing which made me think of my blog which invites readers to see God in all things. Sometimes we do not “recognize … Continue reading →

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Follow That Star!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by sstyves

Epiphany is one of my favourite Sundays and it is officially the 12th day of Christmas. The readings are spectacular. Isaiah returns after a bit of a break: Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the … Continue reading →

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Eleventh Day of Christmas!

Posted on January 4, 2014 by sstyves

So this is Day 11 of the Christmas season. Many of us will have packed up the tree and have moved on in various ways, not including the dedicated shoppers still hunting for those 80% off deals on Christmas merchandise. … Continue reading →

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Most Holy Name of Jesus

Posted on January 3, 2014 by sstyves

We are still celebrating in the Church the birth of Jesus even though the rest of the world might have moved on to different interests. Today the Catholic Church honours the Holy Name of Jesus, that Babe that was born … Continue reading →

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Season’s Final Days

Posted on January 2, 2014 by sstyves

These 12 days of Christmas are drawing to an end. In the Church calendar we will soon once again be in ordinary time.  Life in general returns to the ordinary again. We go back to work and school. Meetings and … Continue reading →

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Holy Mother of God

Posted on January 1, 2014 by sstyves

Today, the first day of 2014, is the Feast Day that celebrates Mary, the Holy Mother of God. The Catholic Church also recognizes this as the World Day of Peace. Today, obviously, is a magnificent day.  We are nearing the … Continue reading →

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Frosty Day 7

Posted on December 31, 2013 by sstyves

I just saw a post that said my city was as cold as Mars today.  We are in a deep freeze here with temperatures plummeting to numbers that have not been seen in centuries. We are ending the year well-chilled. … Continue reading →

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Half Way There

Posted on December 30, 2013 by sstyves

On the sixth day of Christmas, it is bitterly cold outside and the temptation is to never crawl out of bed until June. Instead, I seek out beauty as I tend to do. I head to the spa with a … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Holy Family

Posted on December 29, 2013 by sstyves

As I read the readings this morning prior to mass, I was moved by Sirach’s words about fathers: “My child, help your father in his old age and do not grieve him as long as he lives. Even is his … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Day of Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2013 by sstyves

Day 4 of 12, I find myself wishing this lifestyle could continue forever. I get up. I pray. I read. I lounge in bed. I visit with a friend via Skype. I shovel snow. I go to a party where … Continue reading →

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