Category Archives: Ignatian

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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Secret Alms

Posted on June 17, 2015 by sstyves

The readings today talk about giving. God loves a cheerful giver Paul writes in 2 Corinthians. God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in … Continue reading →

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On the Good and Evil

Posted on June 16, 2015 by sstyves

I am thinking about wishing again tonight. Life probably seemed so carefree when I was a child. I was blessed not to have big worries hanging over my head as a wee one. As I grew, there were issues but … Continue reading →

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I Have Helped You

Posted on June 15, 2015 by sstyves

Sometimes in life we need stepping stones. We need a strong community to guide us and a cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. Today’s reading from 2 Corinthians 6 reminds us that our hope in God’s grace is … Continue reading →

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Flourishing like Trees

Posted on June 14, 2015 by sstyves

The pastor preached on trees tonight, based on the reading from Ezekiel 17. God is a great gardener. He plucks a sprig from a cedar and plants it on a mountaintop where it will produce much fruit. He makes the … Continue reading →

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Pierced Heart

Posted on June 13, 2015 by sstyves

I visited The Chapel of the Miraculous Medal last summer in Paris. Built in 1815, it was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (yesterday’s Feast Day). Fifteen years later, a young novice named Catherine Labouré had three conversations with … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart

Posted on June 12, 2015 by sstyves

We celebrate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus today. The Gospel throws us back into Easter–a Good Friday look from John’s perspective of Christ’s heart being pierced while on the cross. Jesus has a heart of love. He is both … Continue reading →

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