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We Have No Idea….

Posted on March 10, 2016 by sstyves

I know that I have said this before but it merits repeating. We have no idea how we impact other people. I do not think I am the only one who is clueless in this regard but I do suspect … Continue reading →

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In This Place

Posted on July 6, 2015 by sstyves

Sometimes the daily readings are rich and meaningful, even when they are well known. Jacob’s story is fascinating to me at points and today in Genesis 28 amazing images are etched in my mind. I see him in the wilderness, … Continue reading →

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Rings of Life

Posted on April 25, 2015 by sstyves

When they cut me open for surgery, the doctors won’t find rings like when you chop down a tree. They won’t see my life spilling out in memories or qualities either. The variations within the rings speak to when the … Continue reading →

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God-Bearers

Posted on January 1, 2015 by sstyves

Today is a Catholic day of obligation, meaning Catholics are required to attend a mass on the Holy Feast Day of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, also known as the World Day of Peace. Theotokos is Greek for God-bearer. … Continue reading →

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Dining with Demons?

Posted on September 13, 2014 by sstyves

Today’s first reading from 1 Corinthians warns that we cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Paul says it clearly so as not to be misunderstood: I do not want you to be partners … Continue reading →

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