Illumination

Saturday Poetry

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A re-run from 2010, but so lovely for this grey morning, I wanted to encore it. Enjoy. Oh Sweet Irrational Worship by Thomas Merton Wind and a bobwhite And the afternoon sun. By ceasing to question the sun I have become light, Bird and wind. My leaves sing. I am earth, earth All these lighted … Read more

The Solstice Advent Sun Wheel Prayer Circle 2013 – Now Finished

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Our 2013 celebration of Advent – whether to celebrate Solstice, or else Christmas – is now complete. As far as I can tell, we had over 200 people around the world celebrating together this year. Thank you to one and all. Hope to see you next year. Please keep the light we have ignited burning … Read more

Sunday Poetry: In the Dark of the Moon and the Year

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For Light by John O’Donohue (1956-2008) from To Bless the Space Between Us Light cannot see inside things. That is what the dark is for: Minding the interior, Nurturing the draw of growth Through places where death In its own way turns into life. In the glare of neon times, Let our eyes not be … Read more