Category Archives: #prayer

Let It Go!

Posted on December 19, 2015 by sstyves

I had not seen Tom much since his first wife had died. We had gotten together a few times after her death but somehow just drifted off as some friendships do. I spotted him in a crowd at a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Shines

Posted on December 17, 2015 by sstyves

Spotlight is a movie out right now that deals with the cover up by several institutions regarding the Boston sex abuse scandal that saw hundreds of victims silenced and priests shuffled around the diocese under the authority of Cardinal Bernard … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 15, 2015 by sstyves

Christmas is fast approaching but I am fairly disengaged this year. My twinkle lights and tree are up. I have sent a couple of cards but no more than five. I have not yet written my annual letter though it … Continue reading →

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Rejoice Children!

Posted on December 13, 2015 by sstyves

Gaudete or Joy Sunday is a favourite Sunday in Advent for me. We light the pink candle and the readings offer hope of great joy. We are given a road map through the wilderness. First in Zephaniah, we are … Continue reading →

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Mary Miracle

Posted on December 12, 2015 by sstyves

One of the miracles of Christmas is that God chose a simple, faithful Jewish girl to bear the Son. Her yes allowed us to experience God as fully human. God arrived as a baby and our lives have never been … Continue reading →

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Chemo Crabbiness

Posted on December 11, 2015 by sstyves

I was rubbing Bio Oil on my scars and holes this morning, amazed at how well they are healing. I realized that six months post-surgery, my outside is looking not too shabby by my non-vain standards. I am sure they … Continue reading →

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Mother of Mercy

Posted on December 8, 2015 by sstyves

Today is a double celebration: the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the beginning of the Year of Mercy. As the Holy Door swung open in St. Peter’s Basilica, so too may our hearts open wide to the mercy that … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on December 6, 2015 by sstyves

The Hebrew Scripture readings can be beautiful during Advent–put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe for the righteousness that comes from God…The Lord has done great things. Baruch begins and Psalm 126 agrees. Such … Continue reading →

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Earth Angels

Posted on December 4, 2015 by sstyves

Advent is a good time to reflect on life. Some days I think I reflect too much. A couple of things have happened in the past two days that I am going to try to piece together here. As I … Continue reading →

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Round Five

Posted on December 2, 2015 by sstyves

Round Five of the chemotherapy started yesterday. I have five infusions left. I can see the end of all of this but I know the remainder requires stamina. I slept most of the afternoon and into the evening. I got … Continue reading →

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