Category Archives: #BibleStories

Penance that Hurts

Posted on April 12, 2016 by sstyves

Yesterday was a bit of an odd day. After thinking I would spend a relaxing day, it ended up being full and somewhat exhausting on a few fronts- but in a good way. I went to the sacrament of reconciliation. … Continue reading →

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Angel Apparations

Posted on April 11, 2016 by sstyves

Today was all about Angels. For the first time since leaving home, I went to a mass in English today. I have had my missilette with me this whole time so I have been able to access the written English versions … Continue reading →

A Fastening

Posted on April 10, 2016 by sstyves

Peter is redeemed in today’s Gospel but it takes some humility and a statement of faith before it comes to that. I have always been troubled by John 21. Jesus seems to be playing a mind game of sorts with … Continue reading →

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Nothing Lost

Posted on April 8, 2016 by sstyves

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. – St. Francis de Sales These words can be found at … Continue reading →

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More Footsteps

Posted on April 1, 2016 by sstyves

The river Cardoner in Manresa, Spain is just outside of my window. The bridge that St. Ignatius entered the town in for the first time is still here, though reconstructed. These are my Spanish steps today, following again St Ignatius. … Continue reading →

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Times of Refreshing

Posted on March 31, 2016 by sstyves

In today’s first reading from Acts 3, it talks about times of refreshing that come from being in the presence of the Lord. This seems like a fitting phrase for my pilgrimage. Certainly, Montserrat has been that for me. The … Continue reading →

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What is Truth?

Posted on March 25, 2016 by sstyves

Today we move from serving to suffering and back to serving. After last night’s footwashing, we go to the cross as we listen to the great story of Good Friday. We stand in the paradox of something horrible being labeled … Continue reading →

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Serving Until the End

Posted on March 25, 2016 by sstyves

I’m not sure why I always have a visceral reaction when I walk into the church on Holy Thursday and cannot dip my hand in the holy water. I feel startled when I see that there is no water. I … Continue reading →

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What Will You Give?

Posted on March 24, 2016 by sstyves

Judas Iscariot is one of the lead players in today’s Gospel. What will you give me if I betray Jesus? he asks the chief priests. The first part of the question struck me today as something I do not ask … Continue reading →

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Betrayal Crosses

Posted on March 22, 2016 by sstyves

The cross represents all the love of God,which is greater than our iniquities and our betrayals. In the cross we see the monstrosity of man, when he allows evil to guide him; but we also see the immensity of the … Continue reading →

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