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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

A Blessing For Peace from John O'Donahue


A Blessing for Peace
 
As the fever of the day calms toward twilight
May all that is strained in us come to ease.
 
We pray for all who suffered violence today,
May an unexpected serenity surprise them.
 
For those who risk their lives
each day for peace,
May their hearts glimpse providence
at the heart of history.
 
That those who make riches
from violence and war
Might hear in their dreams
the cries of the lost.
 
That we might see through
our fear of each other
A new vision to heal
our fatal attraction to aggression.
 
That those who enjoy
the privilege of peace
Might not forget their
tormented brothers and sisters
That the wolf might lie down
With the lamb,
That our swords be beaten
Into plowshares
 
And no hurt or harm be done
Anywhere along the holy mountain.
 
~ John O'Donohue ~
 

6 comments:

Diane AZ said...

Very beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing. :)

Unknown said...

Pure...in peace for mindful living...

Pam Bickell said...

Stunning, beautiful.

Stranger in a Strange Land said...

You are very welcome Diane.

Kindest regards,
Mike

Stranger in a Strange Land said...

Yes, indeed it is Pam.

Kindest & warmest regards,
Mike

Stranger in a Strange Land said...

Indeed it is Nicoleta.

Kindest regards,
Mike