Category Archives: Christian

Dressed in Purple

Posted on February 25, 2016 by sstyves

Lazarus, hunger and hurting, is our worst nightmare. The rich man, dressed in purple and in fine linen, is oblivious to his privilege in today’s Gospel. He feasts daily without really noticing the poor and starving Lazarus, though he does seem … Continue reading →

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St. Suzanne?

Posted on February 24, 2016 by sstyves

Some moments in this adventure are a bit more surreal than others. I met for two hours with a funeral director today to gather information to begin to make decisions about my funeral and burial. We reviewed cremation, burial and … Continue reading →

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Reflecting Christ

Posted on February 23, 2016 by sstyves

I attended a funeral for a 45-year-old man today, the son of friends of mine. He died suddenly and unexpectedly. The church was packed. His mother gave a touching eulogy and moved the crowd with her courage and love. The … Continue reading →

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Transfigured Lives

Posted on February 21, 2016 by sstyves

Today’s Gospel is the Transfiguration, one of those beautiful and mystical stories in Luke. Reading it today made me think of three things. First, we long to cling to the good experiences in life. Second, as a pastor reminded me … Continue reading →

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Prayer Presence

Posted on February 21, 2016 by sstyves

“Whenever I go to the chapel, I put myself in the presence of our good Lord, and I say to Him, ‘Lord, I am here. Tell me what you would have me to do.’ And then, I tell God everything … Continue reading →

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Thread of Hope

Posted on February 16, 2016 by sstyves

People have sent me the most amazing and thoughtful gifts. This crocheted angel arrived today and made me cry. The friend who sent it to me visits an inmate on death row. She enclosed the winged one in the card … Continue reading →

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Live Lovingly

Posted on February 14, 2016 by sstyves

The angel bear statue at CancerCare looked oblivious to the icicles on its wings as it reached down to minister to someone. It could well be me that is being embraced. I think that undistracted dedication is how my angels … Continue reading →

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Choosing Life

Posted on February 11, 2016 by sstyves

I awoke around 8:15 this morning and thought if I got moving, I could make it to 9:15 mass on this World Day of the Sick. I arrived late due to being stuck behind a snow plough for a bit. … Continue reading →

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Marked

Posted on February 10, 2016 by sstyves

We are a marked people. We bear the sign of the cross on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday but we also have it carved on our hearts every day we choose to follow the Beloved. The readings of the day show … Continue reading →

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Up Against A Wall

Posted on February 9, 2016 by sstyves

The Jian Ghomeshi trial is probably stirring up lots of emotions here in Canada, in the same way that the Bill Cosby accusations have in the USA. Not all women will react in the same way that I do. I … Continue reading →

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