Invocation: Blessing of a Lucky Wren

Invocation: Blessing of a Lucky Wren “It would be lovely if we could rediscover our power to bless one another,” Irish author John O’Donohue says. “ When a blessing is invoked, it changes the atmosphere. Some of the plenitude flows into our hearts from the invisible neighborhood of loving kindness.” (To Bless the Space Between Us:… Read more »

A Blessing for a Vase

A Blessing for a Vase This is a second blessing poem in a series inspired by a collection of blessings by the late John O’Donohue, Irish poet and philosopher, To Bless the Space Between Us. These reflect my gratitude for the items I have used in my everyday life over the last 40 years, and… Read more »

Blessing For a Wooden Spoon

Blessing For a Wooden Spoon A couple of weeks ago a friend sent me a link to a radio interview with the late John O’Donohue, Irish poet and philosopher. O’Donohue read a blessing from his last collection, To Bless the Space Between Us. I ordered his book and upon reading it, was inspired to write… Read more »