Category Archives: #Advent

Peace Be Within

Posted on November 27, 2016 by sstyves

Your wake-up call is found in today’s readings, especially the Gospel. Keep awake! Jesus encourages us in Matthew 24. In Romans 13 we are told to put on the armor of Light and to live honourably. Advent begins and we … Continue reading →

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His Name is….

Posted on December 23, 2015 by sstyves

His name is John writes Zechariah because they would not believe Elizabeth. Why is it when she spoke what God knew nobody wanted to believe her? No, those gathered deferred to the man, to the priest, hoping that he would then … Continue reading →

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Born in a Manger

Posted on December 21, 2015 by sstyves

He was born in a manger because there was no room….no room for the King of Glory in a home, in a hotel, in a hospital, in some people’s hearts. Somehow someone found at least enough room to offer a … Continue reading →

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Joy Leaps

Posted on December 20, 2015 by sstyves

In the Ignatian Exercises, contemplation is a key prayer form. I love to use it, to immerse myself in the reading and picture how things unfolded. When I close my eyes and create the scene of Elizabeth and Mary in … Continue reading →

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Let It Go!

Posted on December 19, 2015 by sstyves

I had not seen Tom much since his first wife had died. We had gotten together a few times after her death but somehow just drifted off as some friendships do. I spotted him in a crowd at a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Shines

Posted on December 17, 2015 by sstyves

Spotlight is a movie out right now that deals with the cover up by several institutions regarding the Boston sex abuse scandal that saw hundreds of victims silenced and priests shuffled around the diocese under the authority of Cardinal Bernard … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 15, 2015 by sstyves

Christmas is fast approaching but I am fairly disengaged this year. My twinkle lights and tree are up. I have sent a couple of cards but no more than five. I have not yet written my annual letter though it … Continue reading →

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Rejoice Children!

Posted on December 13, 2015 by sstyves

Gaudete or Joy Sunday is a favourite Sunday in Advent for me. We light the pink candle and the readings offer hope of great joy. We are given a road map through the wilderness. First in Zephaniah, we are … Continue reading →

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Mary Miracle

Posted on December 12, 2015 by sstyves

One of the miracles of Christmas is that God chose a simple, faithful Jewish girl to bear the Son. Her yes allowed us to experience God as fully human. God arrived as a baby and our lives have never been … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on December 6, 2015 by sstyves

The Hebrew Scripture readings can be beautiful during Advent–put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe for the righteousness that comes from God…The Lord has done great things. Baruch begins and Psalm 126 agrees. Such … Continue reading →

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