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Pope Francis@Pontifex·

26 Jun

Only those who see with the heart see things well, because they know how to “look into” each person: to see a brother or sister apart from his or her mistakes, hope amid difficulty. They see God everywhere.

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Sr Stan @srstansquotes·

22 Jun

A Mindful Practice
Each morning when you wake, before you get out of bed, bring your attention to your breathing. Simply observe five mindful breaths
#mindfulnessmonday #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulbreathing #mindfulmeditationsforeveryday #book

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Pope Francis@Pontifex·

13 Jun

Let us ask for the grace to approach everyone as a brother or sister, and never to regard anyone as an enemy.

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Sr Stan @srstansquotes·

9 Jun

Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has ~ Margaret Mead #change #action #courage #justice #peace

6 days ago

Stillness is vital to the world of the soul. If as you age you become more still, you will discover that stillness can be a great companion. The fragments of your life will have time to unify, and the places where your soul-shelter is wounded or broken will have time to knit and heal. You will be able to return to yourself. In this stillness, you will engage your soul. Many people miss out on themselves completely as they journey through life. They know others, they know places, they know skills, they know their work, but tragically, they do not know themselves at all. Aging can be a lovely time of ripening when you actually meet yourself, indeed maybe for the first time. There are beautiful lines from T. S. Eliot that say:

'And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.'

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from his book, Anam Cara
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County Kerry, Ireland
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2 weeks ago

TO COME HOME TO YOURSELF

May all that is unforgiven in you,
Be released.

May your fears yield
Their deepest tranquillities.

May all that is unlived in you,
Blossom into a future,
Graced with love.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

From his books: To Bless the Space Between Us (US) / Benedictus (Europe)
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Ballyvaughan / Co. Clare, Ireland
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4 weeks ago

FOR PEACE

As the fever of day calms towards twilight
May all that is strained in us come to ease.

We pray for all who suffered violence today,
May an unexpected serenity surprise them.

For those who risk their lives each day for peace,
May their hearts glimpse providence at the heart of history.

That those who make riches from violence and war
Might hear in their dreams the cries of the lost.

That we might see through our fear of each other
A new vision to heal our fatal attraction to aggression.

That those who enjoy the privilege of peace
Might not forget their tormented brothers and sisters.

That the wolf might lie down with the lamb,
That our swords be beaten into ploughshares

And no hurt or harm be done
Anywhere along the holy mountain.

©JOHN O'DONOHUE

From his book, Benedictus
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Holy Cross Church - Kenmare, Ireland
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