Spirituality of the Heart
Carmel Byrne rscj.
THE ATHLONE CRUCIFIXION PLAQUE Irish, 8th century
(This image is reproduced with the kind permission of the
National Museum of Ireland.)
The energy of the six Celtic spirals in Christ’s heartspace invites us to discover
the same divine heart energy in ourselves
I do not need to strive or strain to find God.
I can click on any one of the meditations / visualisations / practices below, each of which draws me into my own heart, into the Heart of God.
Journey to the Heart
A whole body stilling bringing me to rest in my heart, in God’s Heart.
Journey to the Heart
Gentle Hands, Gentle Heart
A hand massage, my hands are extensions of my heart, of God’s Heart. Through my hands I come to awareness of heart-presence, of God’s presence in every cell of my body.
Gentle Hands, Gentle Heart
Fingers of the Heart
Through Indonesian Finger Holds I acknowledge, release and ground my emotions, opening myself to God’s healing energy and presence in each emotion.
Fingers of the Heart
*Adapted from Capacitar practices www.capacitar.org
Freeing the Heart to receive Compassion
A gentle push/pull movement, letting go of negative emotions and drawing in to my heart the strength and compassion of God’s Heart.
Freeing the Heart to receive Compassion
*Adapted from Capacitar practices www.capacitar.org
Healing the Heart with Compassion
A gentle movement opening my heart to the lavish abundance of God’s prodigal compassion for me and for the world.
Healing the Heart with Compassion
*Adapted from Capacitar practices www.capacitar.org
