Prayer of Journeying

Brother Francis writes:

This is the blessing I used during my last session with Tony. I call it the “Prayer of Journeying” as this is what we are all on and Tony was now leaving to continue his journey. It comes from a book called “Anam Cara”, by John O’Donohue (see below). In this book John is inviting us to rediscover the language of the soul as we make that inner journey we all have to make, and that journey is to the centre; our deep centre, which I call the soul.

This book is the first of two books by John, and you should go on and read the second book (see below) to fully understand what he is trying to share with us.

May your soul calm, console and renew you.
May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work you do
with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration
and excitement.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your new day
with dreams, possibilities and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered and protected.

Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World by John O'Donohue