Birthday Irish Blessings Songs
While many of these old blessings petition or request the help or intervention of God in some way, it does not always mean that the person saying them regards him or herself as being very religious. These blessings, whether in Gaelic or English, were the way Irish people had of expressing hope, desire for a better future and solidarity with their family, friends and neighbours.A word of warning, I include an approximate pronunciation of some Gaelic blessings. Just remember that 'ch' in Gaelic is like the 'ch' in 'loch', not as in chalk. If you can't manage that, pronounce as a 'k' to be understood.
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Write for Us. The church and believers in Ireland have blessed us with many wonderful prayers since the early 5th century when many came to have in Jesus Christ. Saint Patrick is regarded as the founder of Christianity in Ireland and helped inspire many of these popular Irish blessings and prayers. These prayers are filled with words of hope and faith in God’s promises for every day!
You will find yourself filled with joy and feeling life's burdens fall off your shoulders as you read these!1. Traditional Irish BlessingMay the road rise to meet you,May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm on your face,The rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.May God be with you and bless you,May you see your children's children.May you be poor misfortune,Rich in blessings,May you know nothing but happiness From this day forward.May the road rise to meet youMay the wind always be at your back,May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home,And may the hand of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on,May blue be the sky above you,May pure be the joys that surround you,May true be the hears that love you.2. An Irish Gaelic Christening Blessing for ChildrenDearest Father in Heaven,Bless this child and bless this dayOf new beginnings.Smile upon this childAnd surround this child, Lord,With the soft mantle of your love.Teach this child to follow in your footsteps,And to live life in the ways ofLove, faith, hope and charity.3. A Simple Irish PrayerMay God give you.For every storm, a rainbow,For every tear, a smile,For every care, a promise,And a blessing in each trial.For every problem life sends,A faithful friend to share,For every sigh, a sweet song,And an answer for each prayer.4. Lorica of Saint Patrick (also known as the Breastplate of Saint Patrick or the Prayer of Saint Patrick.)This prayer is attributed to St. Patrick in 433 A.D.
However many scholars believe the author to be anonymous.I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through a belief in the Threeness,Through confession of the OnenessOf the Creator of creation. I arise todayThrough the strength of Christ's birth and His,Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial,Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension,Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.I arise todayThrough the strength of the love of cherubim,In obedience of angels,In service of archangels,In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,In the prayers of patriarchs,In preachings of the apostles,In faiths of confessors,In innocence of virgins,In deeds of righteous men. I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through a belief in the Threeness,Through a confession of the OnenessOf the Creator of creationWe hope these words of faith have touched your heart and inspired your thoughts today!
Join our praying community and share in the comments below what your favorite Irish blessing is and who you are praying for!Photo courtesy: www.pexels.comPublication date: January 5, 2017This article is part of our larger resource meant to inspire and encourage your prayer life when you face uncertain times. Visit our most popular prayers if you are wondering or what to pray.
Short Irish Blessings
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