Sublime

Martyria, or witnessing

John O’Donohue, a former Irish Catholic priest, philosopher, poet, and, in his own words, mystic

the All Who is His Son. Any person questioning God or desiring some vision or revelation would be guilty not only of foolish behavior but also of offending him, by not fixing his eyes entirely upon 2717 Christ and by living with the desire for some other novelty.27

Then, when they were making their way along the shore, a dog came running toward them and sat at Brendan’s feet, as dogs are accustomed to sit at the feet of their master. St. Brendan said to his brothers: “Has God not sent us a good messenger? Let us follow him.” Then St. Brendan and his brothers followed the dog as far as the settlement.

3. The Anointed Prophet