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Beauty: A Human Calling and An Aspect of God – John O’Donohue
Having only recently been introduced to the work of John O’Donohue, (thanks Susan!) I find myself totally enthralled! O’Donohue was an Irish poet, philosopher, theologian, environmental activist, and...
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Anam Cara, The Blessing of a Soul Friend
The sunshine of these May days have beaconed me outside into the newly awakened garden. My companion on these respites is John O’Donohue’s “Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom.” Anam Cara is Irish...
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The Power of Laughter – John O’Donohue
Filed under: Adult Education, PONDERING PASTOR, Progressive Theology, Theology
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Imagination as the Path of the Spirit: John O’Donohue
T’is a glorious summer weekend and so it is a perfect time to get yourself an ice cold glass of your favourite beverage, find some shade and sit back and listen to the wisdom of one of my favourite...
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Love is the Only Antidote to Fear – John O’Donohue
When I was a child my father used to sing a song that puzzled me: “It takes a worried man to sing a worried song. It takes a worried man to wing a worried song. It takes a worried man to sing a worried...
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A Blessing on this Holy Night
John O’Donohue is a poet whose words open me to the Divine who lives and breaths in me. Here his poem “Beannacht” which translates as “blessing” is read as a prelude to a very ordinary rendition of O...
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Inner History of a Day: by John O’Donohue
John O’Donohue was an Irish, mystic, philosopher, poet whose way with words opens hearts and minds to eternity. Filed under: Evolutionary Christianity, Poetry, PONDERING PASTOR, Progressive Theology,...
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From Alienation to Belonging – John O’Donohue
These post-celebration days, provide us with an opportunity to find our natural rhythm. Irish mystic, theologian, philosopher John O’Donohue offers wisdom for our journey. Filed under: Adult Education,...
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Benedictus: “For Longing” by John O’Donohue
The art of creating blessings is not what it once was. There are days when I wonder if the lost art of blessing will ever escape the dull drums of the hallmark-esk drivel that is passed around to...
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The Inner Landscape: John O’Donohue
Followers of this blog know that John O’Donohue is one of my favourite sages. I am indebted to a follower of the blog for sending me this podcast of Krista Tripett’s interview of John O’Donohue...
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Returning to the blog after a summer break!
After a splendid summer break it’s time to return to regular posting. I begin with a Friendship Blessing from John O’Donohue Filed under: Evolutionary Christianity, Poetry, PONDERING PASTOR,...
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A Blessing for the New Year (John O’Donohue)
The art of blessing is often neglected. The birth of a New Year calls forth the desire in us to bestow a blessing upon those we love. Several years ago, John O”Donohue, one of my favorite Irish poet’s...
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Appealing to Young People Will NOT Save the Church! Changing National...
A sermon for the Third Sunday after Epiphany. Our readings included Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, “A Blessing for New Beginnings” by John Donohue and Mark 1:14-20. Listen to the sermon here...
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A Blessing for the New Year (John O’Donohue)
The art of blessing is often neglected. The birth of a New Year calls forth the desire in us to bestow a blessing upon those we love. Several years ago, John O”Donohue, one of my favorite Irish poet’s...
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A Blessing for the New Year (John O’Donohue)
The art of blessing is often neglected. The birth of a New Year calls forth the desire in us to bestow a blessing upon those we love. Several years ago, John O”Donohue, one of my favorite Irish poet’s...
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St. Patrick’s Day Blessings: The Inner Landscape: John O’Donohue
On this St. Patrick’s Day it is fitting to receive a blessing from a grand Irishman whose writing reaches into my soul. Followers of this blog know that John O’Donohue is one of my favourite sages. I...
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Fishing for Young People Will NOT Save the Church! a sermon for Epiphany 3B –...
A sermon preached on the Third Sunday after Epiphany 2015 . Our readings included Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, “A Blessing for New Beginnings” by John Donohue and Mark 1:14-20. Listen to the sermon here...
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St. Patrick’s Day Blessings: The Inner Landscape: John O’Donohue
On this St. Patrick’s Day it is fitting to receive a blessing from a grand Irishman whose writing reaches into my soul. Followers of this blog know that John O’Donohue is one of my favourite sages. I...
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A Blessing for the New Year (John O’Donohue)
The art of blessing is often neglected. The birth of a New Year calls forth the desire in us to bestow a blessing upon those we love. Several years ago, John O”Donohue, one of my favorite Irish poet’s...
View ArticleThanks be to the ONE in WHOM We live and move and have our BEING – a Canada...
A multimedia sermon to celebrate our Canada Day long-weekend!
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