Category Archives: #Consolation

Happy Dance!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by sstyves

There were lots of reasons to celebrate today. I live in a great country which I love. I am still rejoicing in the news that the oncologist delivered yesterday. I had great moments sharing the news with friends and family … Continue reading →

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Dead Calm

Posted on July 1, 2015 by sstyves

Today is eight weeks since surgery and six months since learning about the mass on my liver. My heart was heavy this morning. I went to mass without previewing the readings. The Gospel today from Matthew 8 is a recent … Continue reading →

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Fully Proclaimed Message

Posted on June 29, 2015 by sstyves

A friend of mine used to sign off her letters and cards to me with the words until the word of your life is fully spoken. I loved those words. In today’s Second Reading in 2 Timothy 4, this line … Continue reading →

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Rock Solid

Posted on June 25, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel reading today from Matthew 7 about the wise man who built his house on rock always makes me smile. My former pastor loved to use it at weddings. He confessed one day to the congregation during a homily … Continue reading →

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Hit the Ground

Posted on June 22, 2015 by sstyves

I heard a line in a song today that made me stop what I was doing and repeat it out loud: I touched the sky when my knees hit the ground. I had to listen for the chorus again when … Continue reading →

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Stored Treasures

Posted on June 19, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel today speaks of not storing up for ourselves treasures on earth where they will be stolen or destroyed. Jesus recommends that we store up treasures in Heaven. Where our treasures are, they too are hearts will be found. … Continue reading →

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