Tag Archives: #Blessed

Joy Explodes

Posted on August 4, 2015 by sstyves

In the darkest night, sometimes joy explodes. We sat and watched the fireworks, as the children played nearby. Our conversation drifted back in time. Suddenly I was in Grade 6 again, and school was done. Our family was on the … Continue reading →

Posted in #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality | Tagged #Blessed, #ChildhoodMemories, #grateful, #Joy | Leave a comment

Not Thanks-Getting

Posted on August 1, 2015 by sstyves

I have had this idea formulating and rumbling around in my head since speaking with one of my favourite Jesuits yesterday. We were talking about mass and how some folks were finding it hard to be present sometimes. He looked at me … Continue reading →

Posted in #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Blessed, #BreadfromHeaven, #Eucharist, #grateful, #Sundayreadings, #Thanksgiving, dailyreadings# | Leave a comment

Empty Beaches

Posted on July 29, 2015 by sstyves

A deserted beach is a luxury at this time of year. If you wait long enough, around supper time, most folks head back to their camp or to the city. Only then can you find a quieter moment to breathe … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Beaches, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #grateful | Leave a comment

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

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

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 →

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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

Birds of a Feather

Posted on July 14, 2015 by sstyves

Do you still have friends from high school? Junior high school? Elementary school? Are there birds of a feather that still flock together? Recently I was at a funeral for a friend’s father. I had known this friend for decades … Continue reading →

Posted in #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality | Tagged #Blessed, #FriendsareGolden, #grateful, #SchoolFriends | 4 Comments

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 →

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