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"Today, I begin the holy Seven, Blessed by the holy Three Each day a blessing, Each night a rest, A dweller in a holy place. Each day a page, Each week a chapter In the hand of God." (from "A Contemporary Celtic Prayerbook")  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. 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. It watched you play with the seduction of safety And the gray promises that sameness whispered, Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent, Wondered would you always live like this. Then the delight, when your courage kindled, And out you stepped onto new ground, Your eyes young again with energy and dream, A path of plenitude opening before you. Though your destination is not yet clear You can trust the promise of this opening; Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning That is at one with your life’s desire. Awaken your spirit to adventure; Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk; Soon you will be home in a new rhythm, For your soul senses the world that awaits you.  I encircle myself with the nine powers of the gifting ones: ecstasy of energy, pattern of destiny, protection of learning, inspiration of initiation, challenge of adversary, liberation of love, transformation of weaving, stability of guardianship, empowerment of wisdom. Nine encircling breaths of nine gifting maidens be my protection this spring day. (Caitlin Matthews)  The Charm placed by Brigit, Maiden of graces, On the white daughter of the king, Gile-Mhin the beauteous. The form of God is behind thee, The form of Christ is before thee, The stream of Spirit is through thee, To succour and aid thee. The bloom of God is upon thee, The bloom of Christ is upon thee, The bloom of Spirit is upon thee, To bathe thee and make thee fair.  |
VariousThis blog is simply a selection of quotes, some long some short, from various spiritual authors. Our Journal "In Hoc Signo Vinces" may be found on the Holy Cross Benedictines page. Archives
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