Poetry: Discovering Sanctuary

In the hushed sanctuary of my devoted practice,

I patiently await the gentle glow of spirit,

Embracing the obsidian expanse of sensory night.

The world outside fades away,

As my tether to its chaos is severed.

The room envelops me Continue reading

Poetry: The Preacher Man

The preacher man with fire and brimstone looked at me

‘Unless you are saved, you are going to burn in the fires of hell’ he cried.

Full of the self-righteous piety of his steely eyed faith

Shadows casting their projection Continue reading

Poetry: The Unanswered Question

Stop looking for answers

hold instead to the question

in your heart.

The question taken inwards

unfolds into a stairway

that guides you down

into the centre of your soul

where the wonder,

mystery,

and grace of the unknowing

light Continue reading

Poetry: The Inner Monastery


From Womb to Tomb   

    
©2023 John F. Doherty

In life’s embrace,
from womb till tomb we stay,
meeting challenges that come our way.
Equilibrium sways ‘twixt faith’s two poles,
Incarnation’s risk:
where emotion rolls.
Unknown fate beckons,
in Continue reading

Spirituality: The Light of Heaven

Navigating Small School and Big School Spirituality

Introduction: In this presentation, we will explore the concept of small school spirituality and big school spirituality. It is important to note that these terms are not judgments about individuals, but rather reflections Continue reading