Itadakimasu is Japanese for "I have received from on high." It is good to reminded that whatever we have, whatever we enjoy now, are things that we have just received. One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person is when he starts believing his own hype and he starts to think … Continue reading #92: Itadakimasu
#51: Beannacht
A 'beannacht' is old Irish for blessing or benediction. John Donohue wrote this for his mother, Josie. It is good to pray this today. Imagine a very important person in your life right now in your mind's eye, offer him/her to God, dedicate this prayer to him/her, and say this prayer aloud. Beannacht John O'Donohue … Continue reading #51: Beannacht
#24: The Irish Blessing
Today we pray the Irish Blessing. The first part of the prayer is the most popular, but the succeeding parts are just as beautiful. It's something you say to people at weddings or before parting. But it's also good to pray with yourself as its object. I suggest you pray this aloud, letting the words … Continue reading #24: The Irish Blessing
#1: New Year’s Blessing
This is a beautiful set of blessings to ask for this year. I suggest you pray this out loud, feeling the words as they come out of your mouth. Read it once or twice and pause over words that catch your attention. Prayerfully think about those words and let that be your prayer starter for … Continue reading #1: New Year’s Blessing
