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May the bounty He has brought to your life fill you with Thanksgiving...

I should be going home in a few hours. Everything started moving like it was supposed to. They are just waiting to see if I can handle real food OK. I had pork loin, mashed potatoes, and cooked carrots for lunch.

Amen!

Give thanks to the God of heaven.
       His love endures forever.

I'd be interested too. I've been meaning to go back over that book because it was just so odd to me. I'm sure it would help to do it with a group. Right now I'm about 2/3 way through the "Original Blessing" which is a little over my head too, but I'm doing better with it. Maybe that means I'm maturing.


I'm still in the hospital. My doctor said my bowels were being sluggish and just required more time, but he also hinted at the posibility of a partial blockage and that makes me nervous.

Marty, it's interesting that you bring this up now. I just re-acquired this book, along with his book Eternal Echoes, for my birthday. I'd be interested in hearing more and discussing it if you are willing.

Dia annseo isteach!
God to all here!

Greetings all,

For the past two months I've been reviewing my notes on O'Donohue's 'Anam Cara'. Its really difficult to translate all the depth of some of his simpler concepts in just a few words. Today I'm wondering if anyone even cares to know what is in that book! It was the crux of my conversion but so many others don't feel the same way.

Would anyone care to go through 'Anam Cara' as a topic for discussion here. We can start with simple things and then move on to the Celtic Way of seeing things. Let me know what you think and maybe after Thanksgiving we can start.

Slan
Marty

Glad you are doing well!

Thanks everyone.

I like the long, happy, blessed future, Melina.

Surgery went well and I'm recovering quickly. It's actually a very pleasant hopital and I enjoyed having my sister with me last night and having time to read some of my "Original Blessing".

Marty, I'll keep an eye out. He's definately doing things for me.

Hi Lillian,
You have my prayers for a speedy recovery and a long, happy, blessed future.
Melina

Dia annseo isteach!
God to all here!

Hey Lillian,

Please know we are with you in spirit and thoughts for the next few days! During your stay, look to see what else the Lord is doing through you there....

Slan
Marty

Praying for you, Lillian!

Hi. I'm having surgery tomorrow to close up my ileostomy, which is a good thing. At the moment I am very hungery because I'm on a clear liquid diet today day. The surgery is at 3:45, which is a long time to fast (not even liquids after 9:00 am). That's my only complaint; I'm not worried about the hospital experience. I should be in there about 4 days but may be on line sooner.

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Dia annseo isteach!
God to all here!

Greetings all,

Its a lovely (very chilly) Autumn day here in the NE. The sun has crested the trees far to the south and the quiet is gently broken with occasional activity as the day progresses towards normalcy. Here is something from Newell's 'Sounds of the Eternal', Wednesday Morning Opening Prayer and Meditations that I think it always good to hold in view. May it speak to your heart this day...

Opening Prayer

In the silence before time began,
in the quiet of the womb,
in the stillness of early morning
is your beauty.

At the heart of all creation,
at the birth of every creature,
at the center of each moment
is your splendour.

Rekindle in me the sparks of your beauty
that I may be part of the splendour of this moment.

Rekindle in me the sparks of your beauty
that I may be part of the blazing splendour
that burns from the heart of this moment.

Scripture and Meditation

‘Strength and beauty are in your sanctuary.’ Psalm 96:6

‘You are the author of beauty.’ Wisdom 13:3

Blessings on you all for your participation here...

Slan
Marty

Dia annseo isteach!
God to all here!

Greetings all,

I followed the link you provided Cindy, and read the review. His opinion of Bitel's book reflects an issue that seems to be developing within the Western Church regarding gender issues. Yet, both are outsiders looking in!

In the Celtic mind, it is never an issue as to 'who' wants to get the job done and organize things. That's true even to this day. Paul had the same approach on his missions to Asia Minor and Greece. In the Greco-Roman mindset, men had the lead publicly but all knew that the wife ruled the roost when he came home. The house was 'hers'! As long as the church meetings stayed within the house, she could lead.

One of the often unstated consequences of Whitby is the early emancipation of women. Thankfully, we are on the road back to discovering the true 'good news' in this generation. God sees us as interdependent equals. We need each other so we may participate in the mystery of His Trinity, conforming the 'self' to the 'other' in love.

Well, as we enter the Holiday Season here, may God grant you peace and his presence though it all...

Slan
Marty

That was interesting, John. Thanks for pointing it out. It's actually a book review. The direct link is here: http://snipurl.com/t9vr8

Not sure if I should disagree with an academic, but I don't think that Brigid's authority as woman was all that unusual during her lifetime. And saying that the spirituality in the Middle Ages in some respects reflects today (if I understood that reviewer) is a bit of a stretch.

I recognized the author's name, Lisa Bitel, but haven't really read her books. I might have referenced them. Anyone read them?