Spirituality of the Heart
Carmel Byrne rscj.
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THE ATHLONE CRUCIFIXION PLAQUE Irish, 8th century
(This image is reproduced with the kind permission of the
National Museum of Ireland.)
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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
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