The Irish poet and writer, John O’Donohue (1956-2008) was as moved by the landscape of the soul as he was by the landscape of his country with its Celtic spirituality. An ordained Catholic priest, he eventually left the priesthood, but he never abandoned the mystical roots of his Christianity. He was a Hegelian philosopher, did doctoral work on Meister Eckhart, was fluent in Irish and German, was an environmental activist, and wrote several best-selling books (both nonfiction and poetry). His most notable work was Anam Cara:A Book of Celtic Wisdom. (Anam Cara meaning soul friend.)
Ireland is a very beautiful country.
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How lovely! Thank you for sharing your story and this link. Many blessings on St. Patrick’s day and always … and yes! may the Irish green always be with us.
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I love the sound of this so much…”an invisible cloak to mind your life”. I have to add a link to this to my post today!
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I do too. It’s lovely and no one recites poems or prayers like the Irish. Thanks for the link, Priscilla.
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A fine poem for St. Patrick’s Day…and may the luck of the Irish be with you.
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You too, Charlie! 🙂 … and many blessings.
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Thank you! Wishing you every blessing. 🙂
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to you & yrs, then
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Thank you! Have a lovely day …
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