I did post this March 19, 2020 at One Step, Then Another, but it is special. Kathy and I celebrate our anniversary today and this was a reading at our wedding. Initially, the priest was reluctant. I think he saw the disappointment and let us use it.
When I heard the organ, I stood, literally shaking I was so nervous. I turned, looked at Kathy and her Dad, and stopped shaking. What was meant to be was meant to be.
Regardless of one’s relationship with others, intimate or distant, these are words to guide how we accept the Other, as Emmanuel Levinas said. This way lifts the Other to a human subject in an I-Thou relationship, rather than as an object and it.
Lord make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
And where there is sadness, joy.
Where there is hatred let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
And where there is sadness, joy.
O divine master grant that I may
Not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love
For it is in giving that we receive-
And it’s in pardoning that we are pardoned.
And it’s in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
Not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love
For it is in giving that we receive-
And it’s in pardoning that we are pardoned.
And it’s in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
We took this at the Grand Canyon several years ago.
ivonprefontaine
Teacher as Transformer 
Happy Anniversary!! Still a remarkable and thoughtful passage.
Thank you Teresa.
Great passage. Not sure why the priest would be reluctant. Happy Anniversary young fella.
Thank you George. I think it was long before the idea of having people choose their readings was common. He was a younger priest at the time, as well. It might have been the first time.
Amen, and congratulations!
Thank you.
Congrats. Great as we celebrate the encyclical on the environment
On Sat, 23 May 2020 at 7:08 am, Teacher as Transformer wrote:
> ivonprefontaine posted: “I did post this March 19, 2020 at One Step, Then > Another, but it is special. Kathy and I celebrate our anniversary today and > this was a reading at our wedding. Initially, the priest was reluctant. I > think he saw the disappointment and let us use it. Wh” >
It is. Thank you Roy.
That prayer should serve as a guide to everyone. May you and Kathy share many more years together. Happy Anniversary!
Thank you Bev.
Happy Anniversary!
Thank you Benn.
Happy Anniversary Ivan and Kathy,
Your wedding prayer set an intention that you seem to have lived into through your journey together in life.You look very happy at the Grand Canyon. May you continue to hear the Guidance in whatever forms it comes. The St. Francis Prayer was a great foundation. I hope the priest has expanded his understanding since he married you. Perhaps, because he married you. Blessings on your love and your life, Alia
Thank you Alia. He was a pretty neat fellow. He ended up working with Indigenous people in remote areas of British Columbia for 50 years.
All’s well that ends well, as we say, alia
Wow!!! You people are beautiful together.
Happy Anniversay!!
May you share many more years together.. And your love stays forever. 😊😊
Thank you Sadia.
Most welcome. 🙂
Happy Anniversary to you both! That is such a beautiful prayer. It means so much to me as well. I have it hanging in my foyer, near a copy of the Desiderata. Wishing you many blessings on this special day and henceforth.
Thank you Carrie.
Happy Anniversary!!! And, thank you for this prayer 🙏🏽
Thank you Ka Malana.
Happy Anniversary, Ivon & Kathy! Stay safe, happy and healthy! ヽ( ･∀･)ﾉ
Thank you.
I still love you and our journey together, Ivon! I am looking forward to many more years at your side. Happy Anniversary!
Happy anniversary! 💖
Thank you.
A beautiful choice for a wedding. Happy Anniversary!
Thank you Emilie.
Beautiful prayer💖Happy Anniversary❤️❤️🌷
Thank you Lara.
May ‘Creator God’ bless you and you’re with many, many more my good friend!
Thank you.
We used to say this prayer in our school assembly every day. Lovely prayer, indeed!
It is indeed. Thank you for stopping Mia.
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Happy Anniversary, It’s really beautiful
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Thank you.
Aww, Happy Anniversary! That verse, though. I think you might really love this: https://youtu.be/CnzhhTu1e5Y
Blessings to you both. 🙏❤️
Thank you Bela.
It’s a beautiful sung version of the prayer. 🙏
We enjoyed it. When I am on the computer, I listen to music throughout the day. It fit well.
Sophia was and is fabulous. Glad you enjoyed it! I used to play her music after a bodywork session for clients, and it proved to be one of the best ways to get people into a meditative/healing space.
The yoga studio I go (will go to again) to plays music to try accompany the practice. It is a nice piece to the practice.
It is.
Such a special memory you shared with us, Ivon. Happy anniversary!
Thank you Christy. Take care and stay safe.
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