Tag Archives: #amazinggrace

Lady’s Mantle

Posted on May 16, 2015 by sstyves

Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. This is from Psalm 47, today’s responsorial psalm. I feel the need to stand and give God a standing ovation. I am slowly  recovering from major … Continue reading →

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Holes in Life

Posted on April 24, 2015 by sstyves

Sometimes life takes turns you do not see coming. That is my story. I have had this crazy amazing life, sprinkled with situations that are heartbreaking. I could have given up or become bitter. Self-pity might have taken a strong … Continue reading →

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Hope Dances

Posted on April 4, 2015 by sstyves

Holy Saturday is a day that does not get the attention it deserves. Not many of us like to wait, especially to wait in the dark of a tomb. We prefer to bask in the light. We want to be … Continue reading →

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Communal Blessings

Posted on March 27, 2015 by sstyves

Last night two dozen friends gathered in the small chapel of my church to participate in the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. I had selected the readings for it based on my desire to make this illness a … Continue reading →

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What Colour is Grace?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by sstyves

The Spiritual Exercises entail the application of the senses. One way to do this is to take an element and apply senses such as a colour or a smell. What would grace, for example, feel like? Would it be the … Continue reading →

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