Category Archives: Faith

Bears All Things

Posted on February 8, 2016 by sstyves

When I was in Germany in 2014, I discovered how much my two German friends loved bears. I thought of them when I saw this bear at the Ice Show the other night. I find myself remembering many life events … Continue reading →

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Frozen Fish

Posted on February 7, 2016 by sstyves

I went to an Ice Show last night and we found the fish that was frozen in the igloo. Today’s Gospel reading also talks about knowing where the fish are. The talented fishermen could not catch any until Jesus comes … Continue reading →

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Looking into Faces

Posted on February 6, 2016 by sstyves

I am part of an Ignatian Lay Volunteer group and we have retreats a couple of times a year. The theme of today’s was appropriately, mercy. In the Catholic Church we are celebrating a Year of Mercy. Led by a … Continue reading →

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The Broad View

Posted on February 5, 2016 by sstyves

That party game that asks hard questions came to mind today. What if you had one year left to live? What would you change? What would you do? I actually posed that question to a small group of colleagues during a … Continue reading →

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Heart Happiness

Posted on February 3, 2016 by sstyves

“I carry happiness in my heart. If I become ill, if I am persecuted, if I am dying – incidents of no importance. In reality all these things will contribute to strengthen my peace and to increase my happiness. In … Continue reading →

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Hope Climbs Up

Posted on February 2, 2016 by sstyves

Hope just climbed up onto my lap, wiped my tears away and gave me a hug was the email message that I received from a friend in response to the news I had sent her last week. This caused me … Continue reading →

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On the Brow

Posted on January 31, 2016 by sstyves

The Second Reading today is well-known to believers and non-believers alike. Heard at many a wedding, Paul’s description of love can spill out of our own lips while we listen. We are told to strive for the greater gifts, the … Continue reading →

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Hello From the Other Side

Posted on January 30, 2016 by sstyves

Their work done for the day in Mark 4, Jesus invites his disciples to go across to the other side. They get in a boat, leave the crowd behind, and Jesus falls asleep despite a wild windstorm that arises. His … Continue reading →

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Word Bearer

Posted on January 24, 2016 by sstyves

Today’s readings are about the Word of God. In Nehemiah 8, a little read book in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Levites read from the Law of God and the people weep when they hear it. Ezra tells them not to … Continue reading →

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Hope Not Worry

Posted on January 23, 2016 by sstyves

Pray, hope and don’t worry. – St. Pius of Pietrelcina This quote was at the and of the daily readings today. They are timely words as I begin a new leg of this adventure. I now enter the waiting game. This … Continue reading →

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