The late Irish poet and theologian priest John O’Donahue published a beautiful book that explores our yearning to belong. I have been devouring it lately with great gusto. He has become my new favorite writer. The late Irish poet/philosopher/priest, John O'Donahue As a seeker of the contemplative life, his words on “presence” ring true to me. … Continue reading On Being Present

Because sometimes we travel heavyand those head-y times we can barelyimagine the freebody movement of dance. Because sometimes we travel darkand from those hard paths we can’t evenconjure an image of sunrise or moonrise or starlight or fire. Because sometimes we travel soloand those lonely times we forget all the otherswe’ve travelled with lovinglytravelled with … Continue reading On Resurrection

Blessing in a Time of Violence - Jan Richardson Which is to saythis blessingis always. Which is to saythere is no placethis blessingdoes not longto cry outin lament,to weep its wordsin sorrow,to scream its linesin sacred rage. Which is to saythere is no daythis blessing ceasesto whisperinto the earof the dying,the despairing,the terrified. Which is to … Continue reading Soul Tending on Passion Week

The Fountain Blessèd sister, holy mother, spirit of the fountain, spiritof the garden,Suffer us not to mock ourselves with falsehoodTeach us to care and not to careTeach us to sit stillEven among these rocks,Our peace in God's willAnd even among these rocksSister, mother, [father, brother]And spirit of the river, spirit of the sea,Suffer me not … Continue reading Ash Wednesday 2022, Come to the Fountain

It was 2008 and I was eager for my first Sabbatical. I flew to Ireland and met my friend there. We traveled to visit the sisters of St. Bridget at Kildare and the convent there associated with Abbess Bridget. We drove to sacred sites for the pagan woman known as Brigid or Bride—water wells in … Continue reading Welcome Candlemas and Imbolc