Tag Archives: #Free

Trauma and Drama

Posted on October 22, 2017 by sstyves

Life has been, as I have said before, the best of times and the worst of times recently. Trauma and drama seem to have played a major part in trying to suck the life out of me. They have wrestled … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #cancer, #family, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Resilience, #Stuff, #Sundayreadings, #Trauma&Drama | 9 Comments

Hoping Against Hope

Posted on October 21, 2017 by sstyves

All around us we can learn a lesson from this glorious season if we but keep our eyes open. The trees are dressed in their most majestic robes, evoking much appreciation from those who watch green become gold and red. … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #autumn, #beauty, #Free, #Glory, #goodhands=God'shands, #hopespringseternal, #LettingGo, #OpenHands, #Peace, #Prayer, #Promised, #RestingonGrace | Leave a comment

More Value

Posted on October 20, 2017 by sstyves

A friend of mine calls me Sparrow Suzanne. The moniker brings a huge smile to my face so when I read the Gospel today that grin appeared as I sent her a silent blessing over the miles. God who knows … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #beauty, #BeNotAfraid, #cancer, #Distractions, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #GreaterGood, #Joy, #Peace, #Prayer, #SparrowSuzanne, #Worthy | Leave a comment

Nunc Dimitis

Posted on October 18, 2017 by sstyves

I have interesting conversations with my social worker. I never quite know where they will go. When I started seeing him after being diagnosed with cancer, I came prepared with topics. Now we tend to free flow a bit more, … Continue reading →

Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Saints, #Travel, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #DismissinPeace, #Free, #Freedom, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #NuncDimitis, #Peace, #Prayer, #Simeon'sSong, #Spain, #St. Francis, #Waiting | 3 Comments

Great Courage

Posted on September 27, 2017 by sstyves

The word of the day was courage. Twenty-five years ago my sister passed away suddenly of meningitis. She died less than 24 hours after diagnosis. This is also the Feast Day of the North American Jesuit martyrs and their two … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Saints, #Travel, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #courage, #Death&Dying, #faithful, #FeastDay, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #JesusTakeTheWheel, #Joy, #lifeisforliving, #LivinguntilIDie, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #PresentMoment, #StayintheMiddleLane, #Storytelling, #Stuff, #TrustGod | 2 Comments

Single Life as Vocation

Posted on September 22, 2017 by sstyves

When people think of vocations, they usually think of the priesthood, religious life or marriage. Consecrated lay people may also come to mind. The stumbling block for most people is single life without the vows. While all these others are … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #prayer, #Travel, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Africa, #beauty, #Beloved, #Feelings, #Free, #GodisFaithful, #GodisLove, #HappilySingle, #Loved, #MyBeloved, #mystery, #Peace, #Prayer, #PureHeart, #PureLove, #Relationships, #SingleVocation, #Vocation, community | 1 Comment

Safe in God’s Arms

Posted on September 14, 2017 by sstyves

My morning dance routine has been lost, like so many other rituals these past months. When it does spontaneously return, my heart is joy-filled and a smile breaks out on my face as I find my body moving to the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Action, #ArmsofGod, #beauty, #BigLifeQuestions, #ChildofGod, #Christ'sStandard, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Hallelujah!, #Joy, #KitchenDancing, #LiesinYourHead, #LongArms, #MatthewKelly, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #ProtectionofGod, #Relationships, #ResistingHappiness, #SafeLandings, #SafeSpace, #St.Catherine, #StandingontheSolidRock, #TruthPrevails | 2 Comments

Dueling Dementors

Posted on September 10, 2017 by sstyves

My love of the Harry Potter series surprises people at times. The books became darker as they went on, but still gave much food for thought. The Dementor creatures frightened me a bit. Below, for those unfamiliar with these beasts, … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #ChildofGod, #Dementors&Demons, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #GracedHistory, #Gratitude, #JesusTakeTheWheel, #JKRowlng, #Joy, #ListeningHeart, #Loved, #Loved Sinner, #lovewins, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #prisonministry, #Storytelling, #Stuff | Leave a comment

Imagining the Impossible

Posted on September 8, 2017 by sstyves

I was walking in the woods with dozens of eagles soaring and swooping around me when I noticed this little squirrel. I am sure he was terrified. Above him in the tree were four eagles. He had scampered half way … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Action, #amazinggrace, #AMDG, #cancer, #Detachment, #Dying, #Emotions, #family, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #God'sPlan, #GodofImpossible, #GodofSurprises, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #LengthofDays, #LifeLessons, #LivinguntilIDie, #Loved, #lovewins, #Memories, #NotImmortal, #Peace, #Prayer, #Principle&Foundation, #Relationships, #Waiting, #Wishes, community | 2 Comments

Revisioning Our Stories

Posted on September 7, 2017 by sstyves

For most of my growing up years I thought I was an ugly duckling. I hated my curly hair which stylists seemed confused by, my mom dressed me funny, and I, quite honestly, preferred my brother’s hand me downs because … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged ##Transformation, #beauty, #cancer, #ChildhoodMemories, #ChildofGod, #ChildoftheLight, #ChooseLife, #family, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #GodKnows, #goodhands=God'shands, #GracedHistory, #Gratitude, #Home, #Joy, #JoyUnspeakable, #LivinguntilIDie, #LoveofReading, #lovewins, #Memories, #P&F, #Peace, #Prayer, #Principle&Foundation, #Relationships, #Storytelling, #Stuff, #UglyDucklingStory | Leave a comment

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