Tag Archives: #LentenJourney

Reflecting Christ

Posted on February 23, 2016 by sstyves

I attended a funeral for a 45-year-old man today, the son of friends of mine. He died suddenly and unexpectedly. The church was packed. His mother gave a touching eulogy and moved the crowd with her courage and love. The … Continue reading →

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Transfigured Lives

Posted on February 21, 2016 by sstyves

Today’s Gospel is the Transfiguration, one of those beautiful and mystical stories in Luke. Reading it today made me think of three things. First, we long to cling to the good experiences in life. Second, as a pastor reminded me … Continue reading →

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Prayer Presence

Posted on February 21, 2016 by sstyves

“Whenever I go to the chapel, I put myself in the presence of our good Lord, and I say to Him, ‘Lord, I am here. Tell me what you would have me to do.’ And then, I tell God everything … Continue reading →

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Live Lovingly

Posted on February 14, 2016 by sstyves

The angel bear statue at CancerCare looked oblivious to the icicles on its wings as it reached down to minister to someone. It could well be me that is being embraced. I think that undistracted dedication is how my angels … Continue reading →

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Choosing Life

Posted on February 11, 2016 by sstyves

I awoke around 8:15 this morning and thought if I got moving, I could make it to 9:15 mass on this World Day of the Sick. I arrived late due to being stuck behind a snow plough for a bit. … Continue reading →

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Marked

Posted on February 10, 2016 by sstyves

We are a marked people. We bear the sign of the cross on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday but we also have it carved on our hearts every day we choose to follow the Beloved. The readings of the day show … Continue reading →

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Bears All Things

Posted on February 8, 2016 by sstyves

When I was in Germany in 2014, I discovered how much my two German friends loved bears. I thought of them when I saw this bear at the Ice Show the other night. I find myself remembering many life events … Continue reading →

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“I’ve Got This”

Posted on March 18, 2015 by sstyves

Resting has never come easy to me. I am a doer. I try hard to be, but my mind rarely stays still. I awoke early this morning and my mind flitted from thought to thought. The journey towards healing is … Continue reading →

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You Are Light

Posted on March 15, 2015 by sstyves

Sometimes the way light catches something mesmerizes me. I watch how something sparkles or changes colour and wonder if that is how God’s Light influences me. Today’s Second Reading from Ephesians 5 encourages us: You are light. Live as children … Continue reading →

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Cracking Eggs

Posted on March 12, 2015 by sstyves

The Lenten Mission continued last night with the facilitator sharing the story of Romero’s courageous act to reclaim the church that had been desecrated. The courage of an archbishop and his faithful people change the stubborn hearts of the soldiers … Continue reading →

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