John O’Donohue

Reflections on water, wellsprings, and milestones such as upcoming graduation

In a season of drought, let’s focus on water stewarsdhip and appreciation. Let’s also consider its spiritual resonances, and take time to savor upcoming milestones such as graduations. Songs about water: Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood (country/Christian) Hold Back the River by James Bay (pop ballad) Black Water by the Doobie Brothers (country)[…]

Thoughts on prayer and when Holy Love prays for us

I think one thing is that prayer has become more useful, interesting, fruitful, and … almost involuntary in my life … And when I talk about prayer, I mean really … what Rumi says in that wonderful line, “there are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground”. — Mary Oliver In prayer it[…]

New Years 2021: Poetry and song for the coming year.

Music: Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kHleNYIDc&feature=youtu.be Be the Change by Britt Nicole: https://youtu.be/mHguyidMS50 A Long December by Counting Crows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrsSbjcKCBg New Year by Pentatonix: https://youtu.be/ZsJt7j96n0s Next Year by Foo Fighters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qQuSuQaHY New Year’s Day by Bon Jovi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i5fBY3a5Q0 What Are You Doing New Years Eve by Ella Fitzgerald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFdfzNMV52Q Lets Keep Falling In[…]

Daily Advent Devotional: Day 21 – Sat, Dec 19

Joy may be encouraged and reinforced by your choice of environments. Opt to connect with nature. Or to change perspectives by going somewhere other than your usual setting.            How you set the stage for where you work and play permits you to access joy. Being in places that minimize interruptions and offer immediate inspiration may[…]

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