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JOHN O'DONOHUE: ANAM CARA
Documentary - Television Premiere

May 28, 2008 9:30 pm - TG4 (Irish Television) - we are not aware of any plans for this program to be made available via the web. 

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The Family of the late John O'Donohue wish to thank all those who have so generously offered their condolences on the passing of our beloved John. We are overwhelmed by the expressions of sympathy and support we have received from all over the world and we wish to express our sincere appreciation.

In response to many requests, memorials are being organised in North America and the UK in the near future.

There is a memorial planned for June 15, 2008, in London. Plans are still developing for services on the east coast of the US. Details will be posted as they become available.

Through his life and works, John touched the lives of an enormous number of people across the globe. The Family hopes that his memory will be carried in the hearts of those who knew and appreciated him during his all too short time with us.

Go raibh maith agaibh go léir agus beannacht.

In Memoriam

Blogspot: A web log for remembering and celebrating.

Listings of Services and Programs

In case you missed it:

Speaking of Faith slide show with John reading Beannacht.

Speaking of Faith interview with John from October 2007.

Though we need to weep your loss,
You dwell in that safe place in our hearts,
Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.

Your love was like the dawn
Brightening over our lives
Awakening beneath the dark
A further adventure of colour.

The sound of your voice
Found for us
A new music
That brightened everything.

Whatever you enfolded in your gaze
Quickened in the joy of its being;
You placed smiles like flowers
On the altar of the heart.
Your mind always sparkled
With wonder at things.

Though your days here were brief,
Your spirit was live, awake, complete.

We look towards each other no longer
From the old distance of our names;
Now you dwell inside the rhythm of breath,
As close to us as we are to ourselves.

Though we cannot see you with outward eyes,
We know our soul’s gaze is upon your face,
Smiling back at us from within everything
To which we bring our best refinement.

Let us not look for you only in memory,
Where we would grow lonely without you.
You would want us to find you in presence,
Beside us when beauty brightens,
When kindness glows
And music echoes eternal tones.

When orchids brighten the earth,
Darkest winter has turned to spring;
May this dark grief flower with hope
In every heart that loves you.

May you continue to inspire us:

To enter each day with a generous heart.
To serve the call of courage and love
Until we see your beautiful face again
In that land where there is no more separation,
Where all tears will be wiped from our mind,
And where we will never lose you again.

-- John O’Donohue

From: TO BLESS THE SPACE BETWEEN US
(entitled BENEDICTUS in Europe, Ireland and the UK)

John's new book is now available in the U.S.

TO BLESS THE SPACE BETWEEN US (Click "pre-order")

Order the Audio CD

Review of the Audio CD

In Europe, Ireland, and the UK -- BENEDICTUS (Click "Order Here")

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Our Memorial for John
(U.S. West Coast)
May 3, 2008:
Santa Monica, California

 

 

Other's services in May:

May 10 -- Lyreacrompane, Co. Kerry, IRELAND

May 16 -- Melbourne, Australia

May 17 -- Columbia, Maryland, USA

 

Sunday, 15th June 2008, 6pm

St Luke’s Church, Hillmarton Road West Holloway, London N7 9RE

Space is limited. Please email Linda Alvarez if you would like to attend: linda@johnodonohue.com

 

Press:

Beth Grossman
bgmth@rcn.com
908-996-3068

Business:

Linda Alvarez
Business Manager
John O'Donohue

linda@johnodonohue.com

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