Tag Archives: #Gratitude

Washed Robes

Posted on November 1, 2017 by sstyves

The Feast of All Saints Day has me thinking about my favourite saints, ones who have made an impression on me and who have helped me to walk closer with the Trinity. As I sat before the Blessed Sacrament, I … Continue reading →

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Jubilant with Joy

Posted on October 30, 2017 by sstyves

Psalm 68 is beautiful today: Let God rise up, let the righteous be joyful, let them exult before God, let them be jubilant with joy, God is in a holy habitation, God is our salvation, and blessed be the Lord … Continue reading →

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Not Dying to Die

Posted on October 27, 2017 by sstyves

The question usually comes with curiosity and quietness. The inquiry takes various forms. For those who know my faith, the answer is still not evident which may say more about them than me. Will I opt to use the new … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #Death&Dying, #Dying, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #livethemoment, #LiveYourLife, #LivingWater, #MAID, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SufferingServant, #Waiting, community | 6 Comments

Showing Up

Posted on October 25, 2017 by sstyves

Who knows they are deeply loved? My hand is waving like some third-grade child, knowing for sure that I have the right answer. I can tell you that without a doubt I am blessed beyond words by how much love … Continue reading →

Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #family, #Feelings, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Joy, #KaraTippetts, #Loved, #LoveOneAnother, #Memories, #MyTribe, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #showingup, #WhatCanIDo? | 2 Comments

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

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 →

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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

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 →

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