A friend and wise woman shared this blessing with me from John O’Donahue’s book To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings
. His words are words of encouragement and affirmation for me as I continue to embark on so many new journeys and to discover deep callings of my own. I hope his words provide hope for you on whatever journey you are currently taking!
. His words are words of encouragement and affirmation for me as I continue to embark on so many new journeys and to discover deep callings of my own. I hope his words provide hope for you on whatever journey you are currently taking! Awaken to the mystery of being here
and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.
and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.
Have joy and peace in the temple of your senses.
Receive encouragement when new frontiers beckon.
Respond to the call of your gift and the courage to
follow its path.
follow its path.
Let the flame of anger free you of all falsity.
May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame.
May anxiety never linger about you.
May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of
soul.
soul.
Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek
no attention.
no attention.
Be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul.
May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven
around the heart of wonder.
around the heart of wonder.
~ John O’Donohue ~
Becky Eldredge
Becky is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and writer. She is the author of the Busy Lives and Restless Souls (March 2017, Loyola Press) and The Inner Chapel (April 2020, Loyola Press). She helps others create space to connect faith and everyday life through facilitating retreats and days of reflection, through writing, and through spiritual direction. With nearly twenty years of ministry experience within the Catholic Church, Becky seeks to help others discover God at work in the every day moments of people’s lives by utilizing St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises and the many gifts that our Catholic faith and Ignatian Spirituality provide.
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