Category Archives: #BibleStories

Faith and Works

Posted on September 13, 2015 by sstyves

The Second Reading today is one of my favourites and a guide to how I choose to live. St. Ignatius must have loved it too as he believed faith and action went hand in hand. The letter to James about … Continue reading →

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A Good Measure

Posted on September 10, 2015 by sstyves

Such a challenging Gospel today from Luke 6: 27-38! Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who persecute you. Offer the other cheek. Give away your coat. Give to … Continue reading →

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Seek God

Posted on September 9, 2015 by sstyves

Today the Catholic Church celebrates Jesuit St. Peter Claver who worked in South America, ministering to those caught in the slave trade. He worked on behalf of the slaves, begging that they might be treated well. The readings today are … Continue reading →

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God Finished Working

Posted on September 7, 2015 by sstyves

Labour Day is usually a lazy day, the exact opposite of what its name implies. Most people have a final resting day before the crazy fall schedule kicks in. This is the time of year where many people start to … Continue reading →

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Be Opened!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by sstyves

I work in the Deaf community and so today’s reading from Mark about Jesus healing the man who was Deaf and had a speech impediment always brings mixed reactions for me. I do not believe that Deaf people need to … Continue reading →

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Fully Pleasing to God

Posted on September 3, 2015 by sstyves

The daily mass readings were wonderful today. The fifth Chapter of Luke tells the magnificent story of Peter having fished all night to no avail. When Jesus had finished speaking to the crowds he recommended Simon put out into the … Continue reading →

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Demon-Possessed

Posted on September 2, 2015 by sstyves

I once knew a man who had demons attached to him. When you believe in the Light, you must acknowledge that the dark also has a presence in our world too. Most people I know are not comfortable talking about … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Creation

Posted on September 1, 2015 by sstyves

Today is the World Day of Prayer for Creation. The World is joining Pope Francis today in praying for Creation. God who created this planet and everything on and in it be praised! There are so many hazardous conditions concerning … Continue reading →

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Let the Sea Roar

Posted on August 31, 2015 by sstyves

Psalm 96 is well known for its beauty and support of praise. This might be one of the psalms that St. Ignatius might have meditated on and moved him to believe that we are created to praise, honour and serve … Continue reading →

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Doers, Not Hearers

Posted on August 31, 2015 by sstyves

In the Second Reading today, James 1 says that we should be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. Our faith should move us to action. St. Ignatius knew this well, and it is at the … Continue reading →

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