Category Archives: #Miracles

More Than Enough

Posted on July 26, 2015 by sstyves

In the world in which I live, I hear many people insinuate there is not enough–time, money, energy, kindness, love, and so much more. The readings today illustrate that was never God’s plan. In 2 Kings 4, Elisha tells his … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Blessed, #GenerousGiver, #grateful, #Miracles, #MoreThanEnough, dailyreadings# | 1 Comment

Angels All Around Us

Posted on July 25, 2015 by sstyves

Last night I went to see Les Miserables at the local outdoor theatre here. That story both breaks and warms my heart, usually leaving a puddle underneath my seat as I weep. Each time I see something new that touches … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Angelsaroundus, #BelovedSinners, #Dying, #Examen, #LesMis, #RainbowStage, #SpiritualExercises | Leave a comment

Gonna Love You Through It

Posted on July 24, 2015 by sstyves

There is a video buzzing around on Facebook of students singing a song to their teacher who has cancer and part of the words are I’m gonna love you through it. At the end of the song she gives credit … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer | 2 Comments

Beach Glass

Posted on July 21, 2015 by sstyves

When I worked at Sojourners Magazine many moons ago, on occasion I would sort through a box of books that authors sent for review and stumbled upon what I considered a gem: A Season of Mercy by Martha Manning. The … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Angelsaroundus, #Beachglass, #goodhands=God'shands, #Grief, #Healing, #Loss, #MarthaManning, #Seaglass, #sophia | Leave a comment

Keep Still

Posted on July 20, 2015 by sstyves

No signs will be given today from Jesus. Nope, not one. Sit in the belly of the whale like Jonah and wait. Jesus was three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. This passage from Matthew 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality | Tagged #Godhasthis, #grateful, dailyreadings# | Leave a comment

Cured All

Posted on July 18, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel today is from Matthew 12 and mentions that many crowds followed Jesus and he cured all of them but told them not to make him known. I honestly do not know what to do with such words. My … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #GospelStories, #GreatPhysician | Leave a comment

Friendship Medicine

Posted on July 17, 2015 by sstyves

At the end of the daily readings today was this quote from St. Aelred of Rievaulx: Friendship heightens the joys of prosperity and mitigates the sorrows of adversity by dividing and sharing them. Hence, the best medicine in life is … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #EntertainingAngels, #Faith, #Friendship, #WordsfromSaints, dailyreadings# | Leave a comment

Weary Wonderings

Posted on July 16, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel from Matthew 11:28-30 is a balm to my soul. It seems to appear just when I need the reminder to rest again, to hand my burdens to the Yoke-Bearer, and to learn a valuable lesson. I came to … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #Faith, #Jesus, dailyreadings# | Leave a comment

Safe Landings

Posted on July 13, 2015 by sstyves

The opening prayer or collect last week Friday was stunning: Almighty ever-living God, who in the abundance of your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you, pour out your mercy upon us to pardon what … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Adoration, #AMDG, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #ButterflyonShoulder, #change, #GenerousGod, #goodhands=God'shands, #PureLove, #SafeLandings, #SafeSpace, #Selfie, #TRansformations | 3 Comments

Sabbath Rest

Posted on July 12, 2015 by sstyves

Consider that God, your Benefactor, is present in all creatures and in yourself. If you look at every step of the visible creation, in all you will meet God. ~ St. Ignatius of Loyola I have just returned from a … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #EverythingINeed, #Godinallthings, #Rest #Summer, #SabbathDay | Leave a comment

	Macey Cross on More Than Enough
	Iris Radev on Overcoming Adversity
	Monica Storozuk on Setting the World on Fire
	Dan St.Yves on Setting the World on Fire
	M. Storozuk. on Setting the World on Fire