Tag Archives: #Sundayreadings

Why Do We Stand?

Posted on May 17, 2015 by sstyves

In the opening chapter of Acts today, there is a synopsis to Theophilus about how Jesus was taken up to heaven and how two men in white appeared suddenly, asking why the apostles were standing there, looking up to heaven. … Continue reading →

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Bearing Lovely Fruit

Posted on May 3, 2015 by sstyves

The signs of spring are all around me and bursting with new life. I am feeling the positive energy of the earth itself as it reawakens with hope and joy. Soon Mother Nature will be bearing such lovely fruit. Today … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd Sunday

Posted on April 26, 2015 by sstyves

Good Shepherd Sunday always reminds me of my former pastor, Fr. Brian. He died on this day in 2009. He was so much more than a pastor to me. I served seven years on Pastoral Parish Council (PPC) with him. … Continue reading →

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Sleep in Peace

Posted on April 19, 2015 by sstyves

Psalm 4 today reassures us that we can both lie down and sleep in peace, for God alone makes us lie down in safety. I know many people worry I might not be sleeping but I do sleep well and … Continue reading →

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Divine Doubt

Posted on April 12, 2015 by sstyves

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday and the Gospel reading is Doubting Thomas. At last night’s liturgy on retreat, the presider asked that we change shoes with someone to get a sense of the old saying “Walk a mile in my … Continue reading →

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For Others

Posted on March 30, 2015 by sstyves

The Lord needs a colt this Palm Sunday, and equally as important he needs someone to do him the favour of going to get one. St. Ignatius believed that humble service was essential. Our lives must be for others, for … Continue reading →

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Plant Your Seed

Posted on March 22, 2015 by sstyves

I am a prairie girl so I get it when Christ uses images from the land to illustrate his point. Today’s Gospel of the grain of wheat dying makes sense to me. Without giving up our life, we are faced … 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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With Authority

Posted on February 1, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel today is short and blunt. Mark does not ever really couch his writings in poetry or prose. He gets to the point, and often abruptly. In the first chapter, Jesus enters the synagogue and begins to teach, astounding … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing

Posted on January 18, 2015 by sstyves

In today’s Gospel of John, two of the disciples follow Jesus and he asks them what they are looking for. He invites them to come and see in response to their question about where he is staying. Simon later gets … Continue reading →

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