Category Archives: #Desolation

Shut Up & Dance!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by sstyves

My God has always been a God of surprises who does not always use the traditional means to get my attention. Sometimes it is not Scripture readings but nature in the form of a bunny or crow. Today was no … 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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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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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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