The month of November is always marked as a month to remember those who have died and are with God now. I think there is something very important and necessary about remembering those who have gone before us and have touched our lives in a special way.
Recently I went on holidays to the Isle of Man and Cornwall which helped me to rest from work and activity and restore the spiritual equilibrium that is part of my holistic wellbeing. I like to journey towards the still point – suaimhneas – inner peace.
I recently visited my favourite park, in Cabinteely, where I lived for 6 years. I regaled past memories through contemplative nature walks, and rested in the warmth of the sun. The experience helped me return to my still point, reawakened to God’s presence in all things.
Recently I visited Liverpool – a place that I will always treasure in my heart. There is something unique about this maritime city in the northwest of England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. Liverpool gave me a new beginning in my life just when I needed it – when I worked in university chaplaincy there – and I always feel that visiting the city is refreshing and that it gives me renewed hope for the future.
A recent visit to the UK instilled in me new hope for what I am really looking for in my life. I was renewed in my faith through the vitality of the Catholic community; and in my gifts for mission and ministry, and sharing the joy of the Gospel through acts of compassion and love.
Lovely piece, well done, and you certainly have a gift for writing
This is an incredibly wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.
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