Afleveringen
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I'm in Clane on Saturday August 31 in the Suaimhneas Centre. Here's what they publicity people say -
Michael will come and speak to us about his life and work and all things faith, prayer and spirituality from his broad perspective.
The event will commence in The Suaimhneas Centre, Main Street, Clane at 10.30am and BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
So I thought I'd do a very quiet and slightly shorter reflection today, on the eve of the talk and maybe on Sunday I'll post a further report about how it went and what I talked about.
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Well you could say it's a profound conversation. But to. me it's just about reality. What do I think reality is. How do I describe it. Maybe with scientific language. And maybe with mythic or poetic language. Maybe the latter gets to the core. One way or another I love the beauty of mystical thinking, and love sharing it with you. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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The piano accordion started it all. Got it in the car boot sale. Then I couldn't stop myself relating the story of what happened when I was cleaning it a few days ago and eventually I got to say a few words about the Assumption of Mary, a feast that falls on August 15 and which I love so much I go on about it at full throttle. Enjoy. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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Last of the summer readings. Here' I'm reflecting on a visit to my father's grave, and the terror of life without phone. I'm thinking of crickets and ticks, of Graveyards and high crosses and of course I'm thinking of you. Thanks for being here. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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Continuing my summer mood of stories I Egan this with praise for my old friend Julia. Then I went on to talk about Tolstoy and Edna, and in the end talked of my own journey as a writer. Well that was all a surprise. And I hope you enjoy. Also have a super august holiday this weekend. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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The golf balls come at the end of the podcast, a story I spoke about in the Irish Times column recently. The rest is all my own enthusiasm for that mysterious word, called Grace, and how we experience it. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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Ireland is changing. Some people are worried about immigrants. This is my take. My view is that it will all be well. All manner of things will be well. These are reflections from the Irish Times columns which appear every Wednesday. I hope you enjoy. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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The cat at the door got me thinking about my own life, and how cat and me both can anticipate things that are going to happen in the future. And that brought me to how graceful we age. How beautiful it is to know the arc of your life and to see now natural aging is. I hope you like it. And I've also made another audio of meditations from some stories and reflections I did in the Irish Times recently. So that's an extra podcast, and will be available just after this one comes on line. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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This week and next week I'm putting in a lot of stories from columns in the Irish Times which people have asked for. And then on the first week in August I'll begin again with Transfiguration as a meditation. That should be fun. But for now and next week I wanted to let the columns speak and especially since I just finished the new book. Maybe I'll talk more about that too next week. The title is I LOVED HIM FROM THE DAY HE DIED and it's in the shops in October. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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I met a friend who was bereaved, and says I - I'll be thinking of you. Afterwards I realised that this is a new version of the old phrase I'll pray for you.
So I'm delighted to share with you what I see behind the phrase, and how it works in Buddhist and Christian meditation, and how wonderful it is for one's own mental health to open up the love below the surface, the open hearted joy that exists when you are "thinking" of someone.
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Glad to share a little bit of my story as a teacher here. I loved being in the classroom but I was only a storyteller. Now I see that when you tell stories the real teacher is a silent presence in the room. And it can only be accessed through poetry. There's nothing rational about love. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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I came out here for midsummer to practise some Irish. But there's also something amazing about the ancient monastic tradition that was once here on the Island, and that led me to make a little meditation on how Buddhist thought and Christian thought come from the same single heart of compassion. I hope you enjoy. I enjoyed Tory. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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Lovely story I heard during the week about a Jewish wedding tradition. And then I was thinking of two icons that can help during times of war and destruction. One is the icon of the Bridegroom. Find it. And spend time with it. And the other is the Turin Shroud. Astonishing image. Forget if it's authentic or not. Someone made it. And it is the most amazing and serene icon of the dead Christ. This is a must. Don't lose your balance during times of troubles. Know that Christ descends into hell. And light will emerge from darkness. Blessings and have a great weekend. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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This is the beginning of June, so much to say about the beach, and how to drink wine. Every Wednesday in the Irish Times at the moment, so I have a column in here too at the beginning. Hope you enjoy. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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The biggest thing about life is simple. Take God as a dimension of your being. And stop driving the train. Let Go. Let God. Here are some thoughts on what religion I should belong to, and on the ultimate answer; just be where you are and let go the anxiety. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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ok. So it was a lovely day in May. And a fly came in as I was about to begin the podcast. And so I went off on a different track. But I hope you like it. IT's all about Grace, and that's not an easy thing to talk about. So let's see if this works. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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it's Ascension Day. And I just came back from a big walk in Spain. And what did I bring home with me? Yes, that thing!
Covid.
Join me in the darkness and enjoy. And mind yourself.
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Am on the Camino this week. It's Good Friday in Orthodox tradition. Am sending all my followers love and blessings. More next week. Join my podcast on Patreon.com
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I'm enjoying working on these mediations in the days after easter, and will be walking the camino from Tui to Santiago between April 27 and May 5. What does it mean that I am here. What does it mean that you are here. What does it mean if the clock ticks or doesn't tick.
Let's explore that today. My walk on the Camino will coincide with the Orthodox period of Holy Week. Looking forward to it. Might send you random dispatches on the road.
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