Being-the-Other... in Armagh from 12 to 14 April as the young theologians strove to embrace a place of Divine silence and space to reach across divides and listen with the ears of our hearts. We spoke, we listened, we engaged both the mind and the heart of our fellow brothers and sisters. We were evocative, creative and allowed the winds of change to blow silently through our souls and heard much of what happens in the world happens also here in this place, this room of "others," no longer other, but part of us.
We are no longer strangers... and as I sit now in the sunshine at a desk covered with papers and books and utensils of academia as the songs of spring and the breezes of spring and the fragrances of spring drift in through the window... but more importantly, I reflect on the mind of spring within me, as I feel nourished and loved by the presence of each of you - your gifts of self. I will treasure these memories of words spoken, glances met and eyes locked in common recognition that we go to God through each other. We are souls in journey that have proffered heaven's gifts to each other. How beautiful, how lovely, how joyful.
God bless each of you! I pray that courage is always our guide to be open and vulnerable and intimate with the Divine that exists in and for each of us. Hospitality of the heart...
Courage
A soul in journey
must depart,
before life’s favors
can impart.
The joy offered
to bestow,
from heaven’s gifts
to man below.
Embrace a future with
arms aflung,
to hang your silver
star upon.
When destiny meets you
on the path -
welcome the stranger.
Don’t let him pass.
Courage meets
those in flight.
Spread your wings
and welcome
day to night.
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