To live the dreams you've waited for, To awaken the depths beyond your work And enter into your infinite source." ~ John O'Donohue _______________________ John O'Donohue has been described as an Irish poet and philosopher and an awakened soul who believed that ancient wisdom offers spiritual nourishment for the modern world. The heavy dark falls back to earth And the freed air goes wild with light, The heart fills with fresh, bright breath And thoughts stir to give birth to color. Let my prayer come into your presence. To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings by O'Donohue, John and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Lord my God, I call for help by day; I cry at night before you. And begin to see the invitation. Show me, Lord, your way, so that I may walk in thy truth Guide my heart to fear your name. (Psalm 86) Often it contains a shout, a cry, a groan of anguish. His. You'll feel protected and happy. The blessings of your kindness And never be without care and love When winter enters your own life. John O'Donohue - Beannacht / Blessing November 5, 2021 Vanessa Able " On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance you." - John O'Donohue Tweet John O'Donohue "Thresholds". May you receive great encouragement when new frontiers beckon. May the light of your soul bless the work You do with the secret love and warmth of your heart. "Within the grip of winter, it is almost impossible to imagine the spring. "Within the grip of winter, it is almost impossible to imagine the spring. August 1, 2021. Books Europe USA Audio / Visual Media Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for a Modern World Order Longing and Belonging: The Complete John O'Donohue Audio Collection Order DVD: A Celtic Pilgrimage Order Beauty Order Wisdom from the Celtic World Order The Invisible World Order The Inner Landscape. For Marriage: A Poem and a Blessing for Transitions. May you be granted the wisdom. . May the Angel of Awakening stir your heart to come alive to the eternal within you, to all the invitations that quietly surround you. Easter Blessings ~ John O'Donohue. For Belonging May you listen to your longing to be free. And you will have learned. — John O'Donohue. May the light of your soul bless the work You do with the secret love and warmth of your heart. So, you can relax and enjoy the evening with a special someone. Kate says March 14, 2019 at 12:54 am. When the silence of absence deepens. And when your eyes Freeze behind The grey window And the ghost of loss Gets into you, May a flock of colours, Indigo, red, green And azure blue, Come to awaken in you A meadow of delight . Beannacht - A New Year Blessing ~ John O'Donohue ~ On the day when The weight deadens On your shoulders And you stumble, May the clay dance To balance you. 3. Of your life's kindness and beauty. Comments. Blessing, from Anam Cara by John O'Donohue May the light of your soul guide you. From that gap in the air. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside you, Noticing how you willed yourself on, Still unable to leave what you had . A Book of Blessings. May the frames of your belonging be generous enough for your dreams. "Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts, Where no storm or night or pain can reach you. May you never put yourself at the centre of things. Like the dignity of moonlight restoring the earth, May your thoughts incline with reverence and respect. - John O'Donohue. May the places of darkness within you be surprised by light. May you respond to the call of your gift And find the courage to follow its path. becomes full of threat. And be able to enter the hearth. May the Angels in their beauty bless you. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside you, Noticing how you willed yourself on, Still unable to leave what you had outgrown. A blessing is not a sentiment or a question; it is a gracious invocation where the . You will soon see approaching light. Life is a constant flow of emergence. A John O'Donohue blessing is an Irish blessing for your birthday. By John O'Donohue. John O'Donohue > Quotes Showing 1-30 of 245 "For Equilibrium, a Blessing: Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore, May the relief of laughter rinse through your soul. Has awaited your return. From the book Benedictus: A Book of Blessings, p. 87 "Thresholds". by John O'Donohue, from To Bless the Space Between Us. To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings (Benedictus in Europe). Having only just discovered the beauty of Anam Cara in the spring of 2008, I searched for the author's web site eager to learn more about his work & his life. O' Donohue, John, To Bless the Space Between Us (2008), Doubleday, New York. His work entered my life early in my grief journey. I came across this Blessing for a New Leader from the book "Benedictus" by John O'Donohue. A Blessing. May you act not from arrogance but out of service. As the wind loves to call things to dance, May your gravity by lightened by grace. Beannacht - Blessing. Awakening beneath the dark. "May you recognize in your life the presence, power, and light of your soul. May you see the reflection. Eternal Echoes. A Book of Blessings. Source: O'Donohue, J., (1998). For Old Age - John O'Donohue August 1, 2021 Cedar River and Ramsey Dam in Austin, Minnesota As Denise and I continue our visit with Dad as he enters rehab, I found these words from John O'Donohue to be especially poignant for me and for Dad. Filed Under: Book recommendation Tagged With: Blessinigs, John O'Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us. May we be inspired and look for these qualities in our future leaders. "Read" is wrong. . seems distant. Blessing for Courage by John O'Donohue. Cedar River and Ramsey Dam in Austin, Minnesota. A blessing is a circle of light drawn around a person to protect, heal, and strengthen. In all the tears that fall for you. In 2008 he died, unexpectedly in his sleep, at 52 years old. For One Who Is Exhausted, a Blessing John O'Donohue Published December 22, 2017 When the rhythm of the heart becomes hectic, Time takes on the strain until it breaks; Then all the unattended stress falls in On the mind like an endless, increasing weight. To celebrate this day of reflection and thankfulness here are some quotations from John O'Donohue (1956-2008), an Irish scholar, poet and philosopher, and expert on Celtic spirituality. To enter the house of suffering. May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. johnwhenry Uncategorized December 9, 2011 1 Minute A Blessing for Beauty, by John O'Donohue May the beauty of your life become more visible to you, that you may glimpse your wild divinity. To find you at home among your own. All the time. Filed Under: Book recommendation Tagged With: Blessinigs, John O'Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us. His words safely and soulfully wrap the tear-stained in understanding and comfort. May you realize that you are never alone, that your soul in its brightness and belonging connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe. future shrinks. filled with kindness, caring, sharing, supporting, encouraging, offering…. John O'Donohue "Thresholds". John O'Donohue In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. when you are called to stand in the place of pain. May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and renewal to those If you try to view yourself through the lenses that others offer you, all you will see are distortions; your own light and beauty will become blurred, awkward, and ugly. Brightening over our lives. Like the dignity of moonlight restoring the earth, A Blessing of Angels by John O'Donohue. May it transfigure that which is negative, distant, or cold in you. When you are called. The Irish Catholic priest John O'Donohue's words are a blessing for the dying. I return to his book of blessings, Bless The Space Between Us (i think) often. The sound of your voice. May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. May this change you. May you find a harmony between your soul and your life. In his book, he talks about his experiences in his childhood and the beauty of Connemara. A further adventure of color. Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom. May they turn toward you streams of blessing. If you like the poem, please consider buying the book that it appears in: The Flower Can Always Be Changing. "John O'Donohue is a man of the soul."—Times (London) To Bless the Space Between Us is a compelling blend of elegant, poetic language and spiritual insight to offer readers comfort and encouragement on their journeys through life. A birthday blessing will make your evening a joyful and peaceful one. May you know serenity. May you be able to see the fruits of suffering. Here's John's blessing, taken from Eternal Echoes: Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong: This beautiful poem is by the late, great poet, philosopher and holy man, John O'Donohue. Who, without you knowing it, Help to carry and lighten your pain. This is titled, "For Your Birthday," from his lovely collection, "To Bless the Space Between Us." Blessed be the mind that dreamed the day The blueprint of your life London, Bantam Books. For suffering - John O'Donohue. 2 I arise today In the name of Silence Womb of the . Thank you for posting. May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul. I turn 40 today and I'm experiencing all the feelings. there is great love, warmth, feeling, and forgiveness. Exploring our hunger to belong. "You Are the Beauty of the Dancer" Sharing blessings with each other… nourishment, clarity, fluency, protection and love… As the wind arises free and wild, May nothing negative control your lives. The poem's profound meaning isn't in its religious content, but in its effect on the lives of the . May a window of light always surprise you. You have suffered. Hidden within this night-corner. Yet beneath the surface of winter, the miracle of . In your soul where your loved one. John O'Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us, page 136, Doubleday, 2008, First Edition, USA To further elicit upon O'Donohue and the light he sheds on blessings, John helps us understand that ".the word blessing evokes a sense of warmth and protection; it suggests that no life is alone or unreachable." The gray perished landscape is shorn of colour. By John O'Donohue. A Blessing for Presence by John O'Donohue May you awaken to the mystery of being here And enter the quiet immensity of your own presence. May the wonders of the earth call you forth from all your small, secret prisons and set your feet free in the pastures of possibilities. "The joyful heart sees and reads the world with a sense of freedom and graciousness.". 'john o donohue quotes blessings poems allgreatquotes June 7th, 2020 - beauty the invisible embrace divine beauty in europe old age and aging is a time of great gathering a time of sifting and a time of reaping the rewards when suffering knocks on the door of your life, may you be able to glimpse its hidden gift. Can we say what form it finally takes; For time gathers its moments secretly. Today is my birthday! I love John O'Donohue!! His newest book, Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for a Modern World, was published in November 2018. 20 of the best book quotes from John O'Donohue. A Blessing Prayer in Difficult Timesby John O'Donohue. — John O'Donohue. May The Light Of Your Soul Guide You, by John O'Donohue May the light of your soul guide you. As kindly as moonlight might search the dark, We can never predict what it will bring, Nor even from all that is already gone. To wean your eyes. May you have respect for your own individuality and difference It touches that tender membrane where the human heart cries out to its divine ground.In the ecstasy and loneliness of one's life, there are certain times when blessing is nearer to us than any other person or thing. LONGING AND BELONGING The Complete John O'Donohue Audio Collection Longing and Belonging includes: * To Bless the Space Between Us: Blessings of comfort and illumination for the thresholds we all. On the Death of the Beloved by John O'Donohue. Things you could take in your stride before As spring unfolds the dream of the earth, May you bring each other's hearts to birth. May you be brought in to the real passion, kinship, and affinity of belonging. For Equilibrium, a Blessing by John O'Donohue Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore, May the relief of laughter rinse through your soul. A blessing evokes a privileged intimacy. At 100 words a minute, I had, over weeks, absorbed enough of this deceptively simple exploration of "soul friendship" to grasp that here was an original thinker, a gifted poet and, most astonishing of all, a philosopher who had forged a way of . As the ocean finds calm in view of land, May you love the gaze of each other's mind. May you be blessed with good friends. In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. This poem helps me in different ways, on different days. A blessing evokes a privileged intimacy. May there be kindness . He authored several books, including Anam Ċara , Beauty, and To Bless the Space Between Us, a collection of blessings published posthumously. It touches that tender membrane where the human heart cries out to its divine ground.In the ecstasy and loneliness of one's life, there are certain times when blessing is nearer to us than any other person or thing. A Blessing Prayer in Difficult Timesby John O'Donohue. "For Grief" by John O'Donohue, from To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings (Doubleday, 2008). Your sense of inner beauty has to remain a very private thing. A Blessing for a Friend on the Arrival of Illnessby John O'Donohue. For Marriage: A Poem and a Blessing for Transitions. May you respond to the call of your gift And find the courage to follow its path. He died on January 4, 2008. Life is very short, and we are no sooner here than it is . Your love was like the dawn. Beannacht (New Year Blessing) - John O'Donohue On the day when The weight deadens On your shoulders And you stumble, May the clay dance To balance you. Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. with dark gifts of hurt and loss that have helped to school your mind in the art of disappointment. May you be able to see the fruits of suffering. Morning Prayer 1 Somewhere, out at the edges, the night is turning and the waves of darkness Begin to brighten on the shore of dawn. On the death of the Beloved, by John O'Donohue. May the flame of anger free you from falsity. 8. With every comfort and care you require. Anam Cara. More about John O'Donohue's work is available from: https://www.johnodonohue.com/ to hold treasure. As the wind arises free and wild, May nothing negative control your lives. Blessed be the gifts you never notice, your health, eyes to behold the world, p.139. The moment the self awakens, the force of the infinite begins to stir.". An original Irish voice, John reclaimed Celtic spirituality to invite us back to the contemplative basics of our humanity -- life, creation, solitude, friendship, community, even death. May death arrive only after a long life. The light in the mind becomes dim. And when your eyes Freeze behind The grey window And the ghost of loss Gets in to you, May a flock of colours, Indigo, red, green, And azure blue, Come to awaken . For Solitude May you recognize in your life the presence, power and light of your soul. Kate says March 14, 2019 at 12:54 am. Through awkwardness and illness. O turn your ear to my cry. Really feel into what's activated in you around the Corona Virus pandemic. As its most rewarding threshold! It is a great way to honor your birthday in a spiritual way. May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique, that you have a special destiny here, that . May you embrace the beauty in what you do. On The Death Of The Beloved By John O'Donohue Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts, Where no storm or night or pain can reach you. The gray perished landscape is shorn of colour. by John O'Donohue. May the light of your soul bless the work You do with the secret love and warmth of your heart. There are youtube recordings of him speaking it - a real treat - his lovely voice. "Often regret is very false and displaced, and imagines the past to be totally other than it was.". I came across this last summer, and the thought of "harvesting this slow light" put words to the journey I wanted to embark on. - John O'Donohue. You will soon see approaching light. Only bleakness meets the eye; everything seems severe and edged. He explains his love of the Connemara landscape, and how it shaped him. As kindly as moonlight might search the dark, We begin to recognize that our relationships with one another, and even the most seemingly insignificant rituals which frame our days, are crucial to our . That can turn the darkest destiny towards dawn. May the light of your soul bless the work You do with the secret love and warmth of your heart. An Irish Blessing: May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back…. When desolation surrounded you, blessed be those who looked for you and found you, their kind hands urgent to open a blue window in the gray wall formed around you. As high over the mountains the eagle spreads its wings, May your perspective be larger than the view from the foothills. The beauty of blessing is its belief that it can affect what unfolds. Close your eyes. Drawing on Celtic spiritual traditions to present a compilation of poetic blessings and insights, John O'Donohue offers comfort and encouragement for the milestones and transitions of life. Where words have no confidence. May you be blessed in the holy names of those. May the Angel of Healing turn your wounds into sources of refreshment. The following piece is an excerpt from a book called, To Bless the Space Between Us, by Irish poet, philosopher, author, and priest, John O'Donohue. His death was a huge loss to the world. May you have respect for your own individuality and difference. From the book Benedictus: A Book of Blessings, p. 87 "Thresholds" May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul. May you learn to be a good friend to yourself. . Yet beneath the surface of winter, the miracle of . Today's Meditation features John O'Donohue reflecting on the Blessing of Presence: "May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder." It comes to us from Irene Desharnais and her Genesis Prayer Group. John O'Donohue, Irish poet and philosopher. May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and renewal to those Coming Home In The New Year. May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul. I would wish for you to blossom, to open, to be beautiful. May your leave-taking be gracious, Enabling you to hold dignity. John O'Donohue was a poet, theologian, and philosopher. Prev; The mind of time is hard to read. May you awaken to the mystery of being here And enter the quiet immensity of your own presence. For a Leader by John O'Donohue. When a force has built inside the heart. So naturally, I turned to the late great poet John O'Donohue for a blessing. Comments. A blessing is not a sentiment or a question; it is a gracious invocation where the . A Friendship Blessing by John O'Donohue. Only bleakness meets the eye; everything seems severe and edged. …Regardless of how we configure the eternal, the human heart continues to dream of a state of wholeness, a place where everything comes together . As the ocean finds calm in view of land, May you love the gaze of each other's mind. Turn your ear, O Lord, and give answer For I am poor and needy. To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings Date September 25, 2016 Tags blessing , encouragement , faith , For Equilibrium: a Blessing , hope , John O'Donohue , poem , prayer That darkens your world. — John O'Donohue. 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