Bodmin Hermit
@bodminhermit.bsky.social
Franciscan Hermit. Retired Hospice Chaplain. C of E, but multifaith contemplative stance. Silence, Poems, Prayers and Promises.
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HEALER OF MY SOUL:
Jesus does ask of us strong moral decisions but they mostly have to do with changing ourselves, not trying to change other people!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=amEn...
Jesus does ask of us strong moral decisions but they mostly have to do with changing ourselves, not trying to change other people!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=amEn...
John Michael Talbot - Healer Of My Soul - Quiet Reflections Part 9
YouTube video by JohnMichaelTalbot
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February 7, 2026 at 9:58 PM
HEALER OF MY SOUL:
Jesus does ask of us strong moral decisions but they mostly have to do with changing ourselves, not trying to change other people!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=amEn...
Jesus does ask of us strong moral decisions but they mostly have to do with changing ourselves, not trying to change other people!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=amEn...
WALK and FOLLOW JESUS:
He will walk by my side and lead me to good pastures.
Musical Meditation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqwd...
He will walk by my side and lead me to good pastures.
Musical Meditation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqwd...
Walk and Follow Jesus
YouTube video by John Michael Talbot - Topic
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February 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
WALK and FOLLOW JESUS:
He will walk by my side and lead me to good pastures.
Musical Meditation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqwd...
He will walk by my side and lead me to good pastures.
Musical Meditation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqwd...
WAYS TO HELP:
Do one or two things wholeheartedly is all God expects of us and all we can probably do well.
Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk free, but following Jesus would change everything. Together they represent a holistic commitment to his life & principles!
Do one or two things wholeheartedly is all God expects of us and all we can probably do well.
Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk free, but following Jesus would change everything. Together they represent a holistic commitment to his life & principles!
February 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
WAYS TO HELP:
Do one or two things wholeheartedly is all God expects of us and all we can probably do well.
Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk free, but following Jesus would change everything. Together they represent a holistic commitment to his life & principles!
Do one or two things wholeheartedly is all God expects of us and all we can probably do well.
Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk free, but following Jesus would change everything. Together they represent a holistic commitment to his life & principles!
HERMIT RULE 7:
Be firm in your convictions, but be always willing to embrace the truth.
Be firm in your convictions, but be always willing to embrace the truth.
February 7, 2026 at 9:23 PM
HERMIT RULE 7:
Be firm in your convictions, but be always willing to embrace the truth.
Be firm in your convictions, but be always willing to embrace the truth.
PONDER NATURE'S OFFERING:
Leave home in the sunshine
Dance through a meadow
or sit by a stream and just be.
The lilt of the water
will gather your worries
and carry them down to the sea.
J. Donald Walters.
Leave home in the sunshine
Dance through a meadow
or sit by a stream and just be.
The lilt of the water
will gather your worries
and carry them down to the sea.
J. Donald Walters.
February 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
PONDER NATURE'S OFFERING:
Leave home in the sunshine
Dance through a meadow
or sit by a stream and just be.
The lilt of the water
will gather your worries
and carry them down to the sea.
J. Donald Walters.
Leave home in the sunshine
Dance through a meadow
or sit by a stream and just be.
The lilt of the water
will gather your worries
and carry them down to the sea.
J. Donald Walters.
PONDER:
She asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, even for eve and ever.
She asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, even for eve and ever.
February 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM
PONDER:
She asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, even for eve and ever.
She asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, even for eve and ever.
SAVE US GOOD LORD:
Only a God who suffers can save us BONHOEFFER
He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that bought us peace was upon Him and by his wounds we are healed.
ISAIAH
Only a God who suffers can save us BONHOEFFER
He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that bought us peace was upon Him and by his wounds we are healed.
ISAIAH
February 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
SAVE US GOOD LORD:
Only a God who suffers can save us BONHOEFFER
He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that bought us peace was upon Him and by his wounds we are healed.
ISAIAH
Only a God who suffers can save us BONHOEFFER
He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that bought us peace was upon Him and by his wounds we are healed.
ISAIAH
HERMIT RULES 5 & 6
5. Don't rush about. Stop and be still. Open and close doors carefully when passing through them. Step by step you will discover silence.
6. Be quiet in body, mind and spirit. Don't hurry either in speaking or responding and be distrustful of your own urgency.
5. Don't rush about. Stop and be still. Open and close doors carefully when passing through them. Step by step you will discover silence.
6. Be quiet in body, mind and spirit. Don't hurry either in speaking or responding and be distrustful of your own urgency.
February 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM
HERMIT RULES 5 & 6
5. Don't rush about. Stop and be still. Open and close doors carefully when passing through them. Step by step you will discover silence.
6. Be quiet in body, mind and spirit. Don't hurry either in speaking or responding and be distrustful of your own urgency.
5. Don't rush about. Stop and be still. Open and close doors carefully when passing through them. Step by step you will discover silence.
6. Be quiet in body, mind and spirit. Don't hurry either in speaking or responding and be distrustful of your own urgency.
Heart on His Head 🐾 – Aloka Walks for Peace...
His name means Divine Light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_4w...
His name means Divine Light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_4w...
Heart on His Head 🐾 – Aloka Walks for Peace
YouTube video by Snehashis Priya Barua
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February 4, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Heart on His Head 🐾 – Aloka Walks for Peace...
His name means Divine Light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_4w...
His name means Divine Light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_4w...
THE DESERT IS A DRY PLACE BUT FULL OF WATER:
God reveals himself to the little and wounded and to each of us to the extent that we accept that we are little and wounded. JEAN VANIER.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. JESUS CHRIST.
God reveals himself to the little and wounded and to each of us to the extent that we accept that we are little and wounded. JEAN VANIER.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. JESUS CHRIST.
February 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM
THE DESERT IS A DRY PLACE BUT FULL OF WATER:
God reveals himself to the little and wounded and to each of us to the extent that we accept that we are little and wounded. JEAN VANIER.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. JESUS CHRIST.
God reveals himself to the little and wounded and to each of us to the extent that we accept that we are little and wounded. JEAN VANIER.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. JESUS CHRIST.
THE HOUND OF HEAVEN
O God turn your spirit loose here and us with it
that we may go where the silence is, to face with you the utter mystery of questions without answers, pain without balm, sorrow without comfort and fears without relief which hound our days and haunt our sleep.
O God turn your spirit loose here and us with it
that we may go where the silence is, to face with you the utter mystery of questions without answers, pain without balm, sorrow without comfort and fears without relief which hound our days and haunt our sleep.
February 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
THE HOUND OF HEAVEN
O God turn your spirit loose here and us with it
that we may go where the silence is, to face with you the utter mystery of questions without answers, pain without balm, sorrow without comfort and fears without relief which hound our days and haunt our sleep.
O God turn your spirit loose here and us with it
that we may go where the silence is, to face with you the utter mystery of questions without answers, pain without balm, sorrow without comfort and fears without relief which hound our days and haunt our sleep.
HERMIT RULE 4:
Do not let the world’s discord affect you, nor be afraid. Be mindful in all that you do. Keep your lives simple and with the help of God you will overcome any obstacle.
Do not let the world’s discord affect you, nor be afraid. Be mindful in all that you do. Keep your lives simple and with the help of God you will overcome any obstacle.
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 AM
HERMIT RULE 4:
Do not let the world’s discord affect you, nor be afraid. Be mindful in all that you do. Keep your lives simple and with the help of God you will overcome any obstacle.
Do not let the world’s discord affect you, nor be afraid. Be mindful in all that you do. Keep your lives simple and with the help of God you will overcome any obstacle.
SUNG MEDITATION - LATE HAVE I LOVED YOU...
Prayer of St Augustine of Hippo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfJX...
Prayer of St Augustine of Hippo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfJX...
Late Have I Loved You
YouTube video by John Michael Talbot - Topic
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February 4, 2026 at 9:32 AM
SUNG MEDITATION - LATE HAVE I LOVED YOU...
Prayer of St Augustine of Hippo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfJX...
Prayer of St Augustine of Hippo.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfJX...
We often talk about the way we talk and frequently try to see the way we see, but for some reason we rarely touch on the way we touch.
The hands of God have been laid upon our sorrowful faces, caressing our wounded hearts, giving relief, at last from the flames of our suffering.
The hands of God have been laid upon our sorrowful faces, caressing our wounded hearts, giving relief, at last from the flames of our suffering.
February 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM
We often talk about the way we talk and frequently try to see the way we see, but for some reason we rarely touch on the way we touch.
The hands of God have been laid upon our sorrowful faces, caressing our wounded hearts, giving relief, at last from the flames of our suffering.
The hands of God have been laid upon our sorrowful faces, caressing our wounded hearts, giving relief, at last from the flames of our suffering.
WHEN I'M DEAD & GORN!
It matters not when I am dead
Where this dull clay shall lie
Nor what the dogmas creeds & rites
Decree to us who die
I only know that I shall tread
The paths my dead have trod
And where the hearts I love have gone
There shall I find my God.
Kendell Banning
It matters not when I am dead
Where this dull clay shall lie
Nor what the dogmas creeds & rites
Decree to us who die
I only know that I shall tread
The paths my dead have trod
And where the hearts I love have gone
There shall I find my God.
Kendell Banning
February 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
WHEN I'M DEAD & GORN!
It matters not when I am dead
Where this dull clay shall lie
Nor what the dogmas creeds & rites
Decree to us who die
I only know that I shall tread
The paths my dead have trod
And where the hearts I love have gone
There shall I find my God.
Kendell Banning
It matters not when I am dead
Where this dull clay shall lie
Nor what the dogmas creeds & rites
Decree to us who die
I only know that I shall tread
The paths my dead have trod
And where the hearts I love have gone
There shall I find my God.
Kendell Banning
THE POOR LONG FOR RICHES
and the rich for heaven,
but the wise long for a state of tranquility.
Von Goethe finds his wealth in the deep stillness
"in which I strive and grow and win what the world cannot take from me with fire or sword"
and the rich for heaven,
but the wise long for a state of tranquility.
Von Goethe finds his wealth in the deep stillness
"in which I strive and grow and win what the world cannot take from me with fire or sword"
February 3, 2026 at 11:56 AM
THE POOR LONG FOR RICHES
and the rich for heaven,
but the wise long for a state of tranquility.
Von Goethe finds his wealth in the deep stillness
"in which I strive and grow and win what the world cannot take from me with fire or sword"
and the rich for heaven,
but the wise long for a state of tranquility.
Von Goethe finds his wealth in the deep stillness
"in which I strive and grow and win what the world cannot take from me with fire or sword"
TROUBLES & TRIALS lead us to Green Pastures
Life has its share of troubles, but in them we find we are not alone, for many of us experience darkness, and many of us find it becomes the path to a new life and a new understanding.
Listen...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO4j...
Life has its share of troubles, but in them we find we are not alone, for many of us experience darkness, and many of us find it becomes the path to a new life and a new understanding.
Listen...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO4j...
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
TROUBLES & TRIALS lead us to Green Pastures
Life has its share of troubles, but in them we find we are not alone, for many of us experience darkness, and many of us find it becomes the path to a new life and a new understanding.
Listen...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO4j...
Life has its share of troubles, but in them we find we are not alone, for many of us experience darkness, and many of us find it becomes the path to a new life and a new understanding.
Listen...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO4j...
HERMIT RULE 3:
Do not take on too much for this will achieve the best results. Let silence and stillness be your chosen way, and may you achieve quietness.
The Lord desires neither your busyness nor your things, but all you are.
See, silence is not empty — it’s full of answers.
Do not take on too much for this will achieve the best results. Let silence and stillness be your chosen way, and may you achieve quietness.
The Lord desires neither your busyness nor your things, but all you are.
See, silence is not empty — it’s full of answers.
February 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM
HERMIT RULE 3:
Do not take on too much for this will achieve the best results. Let silence and stillness be your chosen way, and may you achieve quietness.
The Lord desires neither your busyness nor your things, but all you are.
See, silence is not empty — it’s full of answers.
Do not take on too much for this will achieve the best results. Let silence and stillness be your chosen way, and may you achieve quietness.
The Lord desires neither your busyness nor your things, but all you are.
See, silence is not empty — it’s full of answers.
CHANGE:
I do not want to change, I want the same old and loved things, trees, turtle doves, blackbirds and yellow hammers singing so long as there is light to caste a shadow, for such is the measure of his song, and I want them in the same place.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man4...
I do not want to change, I want the same old and loved things, trees, turtle doves, blackbirds and yellow hammers singing so long as there is light to caste a shadow, for such is the measure of his song, and I want them in the same place.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man4...
Blackbird (Remastered 2009)
YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic
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February 2, 2026 at 2:33 PM
CHANGE:
I do not want to change, I want the same old and loved things, trees, turtle doves, blackbirds and yellow hammers singing so long as there is light to caste a shadow, for such is the measure of his song, and I want them in the same place.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man4...
I do not want to change, I want the same old and loved things, trees, turtle doves, blackbirds and yellow hammers singing so long as there is light to caste a shadow, for such is the measure of his song, and I want them in the same place.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man4...
LIGHT & DARK
When night arrives in the desert, it comes quickly. The stars though, come slowly, increasing in number and brilliance.
Let he who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord, and rely on his God... ( Isaiah )
When night arrives in the desert, it comes quickly. The stars though, come slowly, increasing in number and brilliance.
Let he who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord, and rely on his God... ( Isaiah )
February 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
LIGHT & DARK
When night arrives in the desert, it comes quickly. The stars though, come slowly, increasing in number and brilliance.
Let he who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord, and rely on his God... ( Isaiah )
When night arrives in the desert, it comes quickly. The stars though, come slowly, increasing in number and brilliance.
Let he who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord, and rely on his God... ( Isaiah )
A PRAYER FOR LIGHT:
Lord, in our darkness,
you kindle a flame that never dies.
You set your spirit within our frailty,
even when we are not aware of it,
and you hold us always,
even until the end of time.
Lord, in our darkness,
you kindle a flame that never dies.
You set your spirit within our frailty,
even when we are not aware of it,
and you hold us always,
even until the end of time.
February 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
A PRAYER FOR LIGHT:
Lord, in our darkness,
you kindle a flame that never dies.
You set your spirit within our frailty,
even when we are not aware of it,
and you hold us always,
even until the end of time.
Lord, in our darkness,
you kindle a flame that never dies.
You set your spirit within our frailty,
even when we are not aware of it,
and you hold us always,
even until the end of time.
DETOX... Let the sounds of Africa sooth your soul...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qOA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qOA...
DEEP EMOTIONAL DETOX | African Music to Remove Negative Energy (432Hz)
YouTube video by World Music
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February 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
DETOX... Let the sounds of Africa sooth your soul...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qOA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qOA...
CANDLEMAS: 2nd Feb. is a Christian festival celebrating the purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, 40 days after Christmas, is often called the "Festival of Lights," (Luke 2:22-38).
February 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
CANDLEMAS: 2nd Feb. is a Christian festival celebrating the purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, 40 days after Christmas, is often called the "Festival of Lights," (Luke 2:22-38).
Bennacht - A Blessing
On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders
And you stumble, May the clay dance to balance you.
And when your eyes freeze behind the grey window
And the ghost of loss gets into you,
May a flock of colours Indigo, red, green & azure blue
Awaken you.
On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders
And you stumble, May the clay dance to balance you.
And when your eyes freeze behind the grey window
And the ghost of loss gets into you,
May a flock of colours Indigo, red, green & azure blue
Awaken you.
February 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Bennacht - A Blessing
On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders
And you stumble, May the clay dance to balance you.
And when your eyes freeze behind the grey window
And the ghost of loss gets into you,
May a flock of colours Indigo, red, green & azure blue
Awaken you.
On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders
And you stumble, May the clay dance to balance you.
And when your eyes freeze behind the grey window
And the ghost of loss gets into you,
May a flock of colours Indigo, red, green & azure blue
Awaken you.
JOURNEY:
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland to give drink to my people. In the hostile wilderness of today's world our faith & hope need constant encouragement. May God bless you and carry you all... Bod x
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland to give drink to my people. In the hostile wilderness of today's world our faith & hope need constant encouragement. May God bless you and carry you all... Bod x
February 1, 2026 at 8:34 AM
JOURNEY:
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland to give drink to my people. In the hostile wilderness of today's world our faith & hope need constant encouragement. May God bless you and carry you all... Bod x
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland to give drink to my people. In the hostile wilderness of today's world our faith & hope need constant encouragement. May God bless you and carry you all... Bod x