An Irish Blessing

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Daniel J. Miller

The people of the stacked stones on my mother's side (Moran) loved to give blessings. Even the smallest incident merited a blessing. I know for sure the world is enriched whenever and wherever we enact blessing. Likewise, I know that the world is impoverished, Read more [...]

TUESDAYS WITH STORY – 7/31/18

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Daniel J. Miller

It is my conviction that humans are a hungry lot starving not merely for attention but for blessing. I have written elsewhere (e.g. here), that to know oneself as blessed (as distinct from fortunate as the beatitudes of Jesus make clear) and to know one’s Read more [...]

TUESDAYS WITH STORY – 5/1/18

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Daniel J. Miller

The Power of the Powerless For about 35 years I have had the pleasure of going on retreat at Weston Priory. Tucked into the Green Mountains of Vermont, it is the home of a small community of Benedictine monks. I have gone with family, friends, and Read more [...]

Life-Line

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Daniel J. Miller

Today's Life-Line is: We must bless without wanting to manipulate. Without insisting that everything be straightened out right now. Without insisting that our truth be known. This means simply turning whoever it is we need to bless over to God, knowing Read more [...]

Life-Line

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Daniel J. Miller

Today's Life-Line is: To bless is to put a bit of yourself into something. It is to make holy, to change something or someone because of your presence. ~ Macrina Wiederkehr Read more [...]

A Non-Traditional Blessing

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Daniel J. Miller

Two weeks ago I posted a prayer here that I thought fitting given the senseless violence that was spreading throughout American cities. I had been familiar with versions of this prayer for many years but never knew the author. As I mentioned at the bottom Read more [...]

A Disturbing Blessing

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Daniel J. Miller

May God bless us with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships so that we may live from deep within our hearts. May God bless us with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of God's creations so that we may Read more [...]

Trinity Prayer

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Daniel J. Miller

Blessing May the Source of Life enliven you. May the Divine Embrace encircle you. May the Holy Breath inspire you to love, compassion, and joy. Amen. © Daniel J. Miller, 2015. All Rights Reserved. Read more [...]

My Favorite Irish Blessing

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Daniel J. Miller

Wishing you always walls for the wind, a roof for the rain, and tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all that your heart might desire. Read more [...]

May You Listen: A Blessing

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Daniel J. Miller

“Behold, I am making all things new.” (Rev. 21: 5) A New Year’s Blessing This Year-- May you listen to your life and hear it as a sacred story that you are in. May you listen to your body as to your dearest friend and honor what it Read more [...]

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Category Archives: Blessing

An Irish Blessing

TUESDAYS WITH STORY – 7/31/18

TUESDAYS WITH STORY – 5/1/18

Life-Line

Life-Line

A Non-Traditional Blessing

A Disturbing Blessing

Trinity Prayer

My Favorite Irish Blessing

May You Listen: A Blessing