Irish Blessing

I've been reading some of the writings and poetry of John O'Donohue. He was an Irish Catholic priest who studied Celtic spirituality and has a unique perspective on spiritual life and thought. I do not always agree with what he has to say but I find that his words require listening and careful thought and as such I value his ideas and his words. All truth is God's truth, no matter where you find it! 

January Sunset

John 15:11 "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."

John 16:24 "Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full." 

 

John 17:13 "These things I speak in the world, that they might hae my joy fulfilled in themselves."

I Peter 1:8 "Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory."

New Year 2010

"A Morning Wish". .  . W.R. Hunt

"The sun is just rising on the morning of another day, the first day of the new year. What can I wish that this day, that this year, may bring to me?

Nothing that shall make the world of others poorer, nothing at the expense of others; but just those few things which in their coming do not stop with me but touch me rather, as they pass and gather strength:

• A few friends who understand me, and yet remain my friends.
• A work to do which has real value without which the world would feel the poorer.
• A return for such work small enough not to tax unduly anyone who pays.
• A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed.
• An understanding heart.
• A sight of the eternal hills and unbelting sea, and of something beautiful the individual hand has made.
• A sense of humor and the power to laugh.
• A little leisure with nothing to do.
• A few moments of quiet, silent meditation. The sense of the presence of God.
• And the patience to wait for the coming of these things, with the wisdom to know them when they come."