"May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
The rain fall soft upon your fields
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand."
~ Irish Blessing

 
Graveyard in Quin Abbey, County Clare, Ireland
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Sutton, William
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An Irish Prayer

"May 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."

Prayer about St. Patrick
(from the Proper of Saints)

"God our Father,
you sent Saint Patrick
to preach your glory to
the people of Ireland.
By the help of his prayers,
may all Christians proclaim
your love to all men.
Grant this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

"May you have the joy that's due you,"
May the years be gracious to you,
May a blue sky smile above you,
And through all your days, God love you!"

"I pray Heaven to bestow the blessings on this
house and all that shall hereafter inhabit it.
May none but honest and wise men
ever rule under this roof."

"May raindrops fall lightly on your brow;
May the soft winds freshen your spirit;
May the sunshine brighten your heart;
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you;
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love."

"May God in His wisdom and infinite love
Look down on your always from heaven above.
May He send you good fortune, contentment and peace
And may your blessings forever increase."

"May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of St. Patrick behold you."

The Prayer of Saint Patrick

"I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.

I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.
Christ shield me today
Against wounding.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation."

The Breastplate of St. Patrick

"Christ be
with me,
C h r i s t
before me,
C h r i s t
behind me,
C h r i s t
within me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on
my right hand, Christ on my left, Christ where
I lie down, Christ where I sit down, Christ
where I arise. Christ in the heart of everyone
who thinks of
me, Christ in
the mouth of
everyone who
speaks to me,
Christ in every
eye that sees...
Christ in every
ear that hears...
Salvation is
of   Christ
Salvation is
of the Lord,
may   your
salvation be
ever with us."

The Patrician Brothers
(Brothers of St. Patrick)
provide a wealth of information
on the history of St. Patrick.

More Irish Blessings:

"May you have warm winds on a cold evening,
A full moon on a dark night,
And the road downhill all the way to your door."

"May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you,
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you."

"These things I warmly wish for you--
Someone to love,
Some work to do,
A bit o' sun
A bit o' cheer
And a guardian angel
Always near."

"May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
Slow to make enemies,
And quick to make friends.
But rich or poor, slow or fast,
May you know only happiness
From this day out."

"May all your skies be blue ones
May all your dreams be seen,
May all your friends be true ones
And all your joys complete.
May happiness and laughter
Fill all your days for you
Today and ever after
may all your dreams come true."

"May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now
And bless you ever more."

"May your home be filled with laughter
may your pockets be filled with gold
And may you have all the happiness
Your Irish heart can hold."

"May you have...
a song in your heart
a smile on your lips
and nothing but joy
at your fingertips!"

Burrishoole Abbey, Near Newport, County Mayo,
Connacht, Republic of Ireland
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Cook, Gary
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