Beginnings and endings and beginnings again… No wonder the disciples were confused and found it hard to understand. Human instinct is to preserve life, to keep institutions going, to survive. Jesus recognized the mystery of transformation which produces a head of corn from a single grain, and it spoke to him of his own path:Continue reading “Of endings and beginnings”
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On not wasting invitations
Before I set off on Tuesday to relocate to Israel (‘You are travelling alone? All these bags for you?’ marvels the taxi driver at Tel Aviv airport) my friend Carolyn sent me this blessing for travellers by John O’Donohue. O’Donohue had a wonderful gift for finding the right words; and this prayer speaks to me.Continue reading “On not wasting invitations”
Stepping out of the boat... 