strong as an ocean current,
takes hold of even the smallest thing
and pulls it toward the heart of the world...
This is what the things can teach us;
to fall,
patiently to trust our heaviness.
John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
A beautiful reflection and fits this photo superbly too. :-)
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Thanks, Phil. I love the phrase "trust our heaviness."
DeleteJust thought I'd comment on your post - as I thought you might be interested that I've released an album called "Widening Circles". I have become totally smitten by Rilke and so the album features the english translation of a handful of the poems from the Book of Hours set to my compositions.
ReplyDeleteYou can watch a short film of the recording process
here ==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIkfYDRLuls
You can have a listen to the album to see if you like it
here ==> http://www.thepoatinatree.com.au
thanks
Spike
Thank you, Spike. I like it. I'll add a blog entry to your site soon so others may enjoy it. Thanks.
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