mornings with mary eucharist of the ordinary

we seldom notice how each day is a holy place

where the eucharist of the ordinary happens,

transforming our broken fragments

into an eternal continuity that keeps us.

somewhere in us a dignity presides

that is more gracious than the smallness

that fuels us with fear and force,

a dignity that trusts the form a day takes.

so at the end of this day, we give thanks

for being betrothed to the unknown

and for the secret work

through which the mind of the day

and the wisdom of the soul become one.

john o'donohue 

from

"the inner history of a day"

mornings with mary

a gentle beginning for each new week with the sincere desire

of awakening the contours of our sacred hearts.

good morning dear friends,

so glad you are here.

 

 

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Comments

[Magical Mystical Teacher]

What contours will my day take? I have no idea, but I know that if I set myself to it, I can give thanks (which is literally what the Greek word eucharist means: "to give thanks"). Amen!

[Carly]

Great passage dear Rebecca!! I love the image you used today!:)
I was able to post via my cell phone this morning. My post needs to be adjusted & a link to this page added. I will take care of that when I get home!:)
Wishing you a peaceful Monday!
Carly

[Nonnie]

It's always a delight to be here with you, Rebecca, and our lovely Mother!

[Hettienne Grobler]

You and John O'Donaghue have just turned my very ordinary day into an extraordinary one! thank you! so happy to be able to participate today, blessings on your day

[Forest Dream Weaver]

Exquisite painting and thought provoking words,thank you.

Have a lovely day Rebecca,
Ruby

[annie]

This image of Mary is most unusual. I love the clarity of the colors and the fruits of the earth surrounding her like sunglow taking form.

[priti.lisa]

Beep! Beep!
I am sorry I am so late,
but I was away
(don't be jealous, tedious and boring)
Anyway,
here I am
and so happy to see this Mary,
she is one that I used in the patchwork skirt
painting the other week.
I am looking forward to the point in my day
when I re-connect my mind
with my ever-knowing spirit...
won't be long now.
Love you!
♥♥

[gemma]

What beautiful writing by john o'donohue.
I must find a copy of this. Glad you had all of these Mary's visit you today.
love
xx

[Lenora]

and in many ways it is the rhythm and routine that the day takes that provides form and security, daily rhythm, seasonal rhythm, story and celebration, the cycle of our years..

[annie]

Shadow and light improve us all. Not to shaded. Not too glaring. Softly just right.