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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 →

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Welcome Unexpected Visitors

Posted on July 9, 2015 by sstyves

The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes As an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of … Continue reading →

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Dead Calm

Posted on July 1, 2015 by sstyves

Today is eight weeks since surgery and six months since learning about the mass on my liver. My heart was heavy this morning. I went to mass without previewing the readings. The Gospel today from Matthew 8 is a recent … Continue reading →

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Bold Faith

Posted on June 28, 2015 by sstyves

The readings today are challenging on so many levels. At first glance they are about suffering and death. Wisdom 1 proclaims that God did not make death and he does not delight in the death of the living. Rather, the … 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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Rejoice and Be Glad!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by sstyves

In the First Reading, Paul writes to the church of God in Corinth, greeting them with words that I want to use to you tonight: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed … Continue reading →

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