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Hit the Ground

Posted on June 22, 2015 by sstyves

I heard a line in a song today that made me stop what I was doing and repeat it out loud: I touched the sky when my knees hit the ground. I had to listen for the chorus again when … Continue reading →

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Strong When Weak

Posted on June 20, 2015 by sstyves

Irises look as fragile and magnificent as the lilies that Jesus discusses today in the Gospel. They too neither spin nor toil but God cares for them. Many believe that it is the Buddhists who have the market on mindfulness … Continue reading →

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Stored Treasures

Posted on June 19, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel today speaks of not storing up for ourselves treasures on earth where they will be stolen or destroyed. Jesus recommends that we store up treasures in Heaven. Where our treasures are, they too are hearts will be found. … Continue reading →

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Secret Alms

Posted on June 17, 2015 by sstyves

The readings today talk about giving. God loves a cheerful giver Paul writes in 2 Corinthians. God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in … 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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I Have Helped You

Posted on June 15, 2015 by sstyves

Sometimes in life we need stepping stones. We need a strong community to guide us and a cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. Today’s reading from 2 Corinthians 6 reminds us that our hope in God’s grace is … Continue reading →

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Pierced Heart

Posted on June 13, 2015 by sstyves

I visited The Chapel of the Miraculous Medal last summer in Paris. Built in 1815, it was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (yesterday’s Feast Day). Fifteen years later, a young novice named Catherine Labouré had three conversations with … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart

Posted on June 12, 2015 by sstyves

We celebrate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus today. The Gospel throws us back into Easter–a Good Friday look from John’s perspective of Christ’s heart being pierced while on the cross. Jesus has a heart of love. He is both … Continue reading →

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Be A Lamp

Posted on June 9, 2015 by sstyves

Years ago during a performance review, my employer told me not to hide my light under a bushel. That has always remained with me and so today as I read it in the Gospel, I wondered what I would do … 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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