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Jesus is in the Manger

Posted on December 25, 2015 by sstyves

The wait is over. Advent is done. Jesus is in the manger. We have this tradition within the Catholic Church of not putting the baby in the cradle until Christmas Eve. Tonight, I arrived at friends’ and placed the Child … Continue reading →

Posted in #Christmas, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Blessed, #LightoftheWorld, #LoveCameDown, #lovewins, #SpiritualExercises, dailyreadings# | Leave a comment

Born in a Manger

Posted on December 21, 2015 by sstyves

He was born in a manger because there was no room….no room for the King of Glory in a home, in a hotel, in a hospital, in some people’s hearts. Somehow someone found at least enough room to offer a … Continue reading →

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Joy Leaps

Posted on December 20, 2015 by sstyves

In the Ignatian Exercises, contemplation is a key prayer form. I love to use it, to immerse myself in the reading and picture how things unfolded. When I close my eyes and create the scene of Elizabeth and Mary in … Continue reading →

Posted in #Advent, #BibleStories, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Advent, #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #Faith, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #JoyUnspeakable, #lovewins, #Sundayreadings | 2 Comments

Let It Go!

Posted on December 19, 2015 by sstyves

I had not seen Tom much since his first wife had died. We had gotten together a few times after her death but somehow just drifted off as some friendships do. I spotted him in a crowd at a Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in #Advent, #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #LetItGo, #lovewins, Lightinthedarkness | 2 Comments

Spotlight Shines

Posted on December 17, 2015 by sstyves

Spotlight is a movie out right now that deals with the cover up by several institutions regarding the Boston sex abuse scandal that saw hundreds of victims silenced and priests shuffled around the diocese under the authority of Cardinal Bernard … Continue reading →

Posted in #Advent, #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #LoveCameDown, #lovewins, Lightinthedarkness | 2 Comments

‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 15, 2015 by sstyves

Christmas is fast approaching but I am fairly disengaged this year. My twinkle lights and tree are up. I have sent a couple of cards but no more than five. I have not yet written my annual letter though it … Continue reading →

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Chemo Crabbiness

Posted on December 11, 2015 by sstyves

I was rubbing Bio Oil on my scars and holes this morning, amazed at how well they are healing. I realized that six months post-surgery, my outside is looking not too shabby by my non-vain standards. I am sure they … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #prayer, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #lovewins, #YearofMercy | 4 Comments

Mother of Mercy

Posted on December 8, 2015 by sstyves

Today is a double celebration: the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the beginning of the Year of Mercy. As the Holy Door swung open in St. Peter’s Basilica, so too may our hearts open wide to the mercy that … Continue reading →

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Earth Angels

Posted on December 4, 2015 by sstyves

Advent is a good time to reflect on life. Some days I think I reflect too much. A couple of things have happened in the past two days that I am going to try to piece together here. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #grateful, #lovewins | 2 Comments

Round Five

Posted on December 2, 2015 by sstyves

Round Five of the chemotherapy started yesterday. I have five infusions left. I can see the end of all of this but I know the remainder requires stamina. I slept most of the afternoon and into the evening. I got … Continue reading →

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