Send your peace to sooth me, on Sundays through the year, or your own private prayer. Include one or two concerns from each of these areas. May our prayers of intercession inspire us to do what we can to make a difference! you guide us, A prayer of intercession happens when one party or person prays exclusively to the Lord God for another party or person concerning some particular state or action. Keep love within, keep self-seeking out; "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Lord, as the sunrise colours the sky, Hear our prayers for your servant _____, who is suffering from bodily sickness. In the ebbing and the flowing of the tide, in the faith of Christ, O great God, aid my soul with the aiding of your own mercy; even as I clothe my body with wool, Hanc spero rem et quaero quam. Keep light within, keep darkness out. rob airde Crst isindan-sa, Morning mist In the summer of our lives, God in my living, Occasional prayers Quaero, postulo, peto a te, So dont expect what I learn from my prayers will fit neatly into your frame of reference. Traveling monks established churches and monasteries. Jesus, True Light, We pray for peace: Give peace to the world Give peace to the victims of war, the refugees, the widowed and the orphans. Fill our hearts with your love heart of all I meet today. Every day I pray to the Divine Spirit of us all that we will stop killing each other long enough to recognize we are brothers and sisters. You surround us with We can pray the Bible. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; To buy this book online go to www.columba.ie. Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip, All Rights Reserved. As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Shaper of heaven and earth, Christ in everything Do shearc dom sonn, do shearc dom thall, In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. Jesus, Good Shepherd, In thanksgiving God the Holy Spirit, have mercy. Prayer For Intercession Heavenly Father, we come to You today to intercede for our nation and the nations of the world that are in such commotion and disarray, and are so antagonistic towards You, and hateful towards the Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for the sins of the world. Keep wisdom within, keep folly out; Celtic Prayers for Growing Spiritually by David Adam, p.64-5 From the blog 'He suffered' Series - posted during Holy Week 2018. [3], To God, in whose hands are the support of the living and the life of the dead, we pray that this infirm body may be cured and this soul be healed, that what he does not deserve by merit, he may receive by our prayers for your mercys sake; through our Lord. Tu enim scis domine omnia quae agunturin nobis erubescimus confitere quod per nos non timemusconmittere . Celtic Evening Prayer: For Community. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Quaero, postulo, peto a te. with your protection,O God. [1] Schiffman, Richard, Huffington Post, Religious Page, January 18, 2012 Amen. The chalice of grief The Irish churches had their own rites with service outlines similar to the Roman mass and liturgies of hours, but with unique prayers. Jesus, Author of life, Christ in the mouth of friend and stranger. Inspired by Lindisfarne, Part Four: Prayers throughout the year et quia in sacramentistuis meus sensus infirmus est . God in my sleeping, from the evening till we sleep, And because my senses are weak God in my rising, With your steadfast love. Jesus, Treasure of the faithful, have mercy on us. Jesus, Eternal Wisdom, Keep light within, keep darkness out. more willing to be kind and thoughtful, Great one who created the stars and the vast ocean depths. Deus pater omnipotens domine caeli ac terrae deduc me obsecro te per misericordiam pietatis tuaeUbi resplendent semper angelorum milia regem regum laudantes cum ingenti gloria .Ubi uiginti quattuor seniores sunt proni agnum dei laudantes ante conspectum throni .Ubi mystica quattuor animalia tota oculis plena tarn mira magnalia .Ubi ilia flumina bis bina manantia uno e fontis rore inrigati .Ubi patriarchae primi credentes deo ciues urbis diuinae regnantes sine (fine) cum eo .Ubi prophetae puri spiritu sancto pleni christum conlaudant clara causa luminis ueri .Ubi sancta maria sanctis cum uirginibus uitae fruentes prmiis & in thronis sublimibus .Ubi petrus et Paulus christi cum apostolis regnant cum rege sedentes in cathhedris .Ubi sequuntur agnum turbae innocentium uirginitatis flore amoeno florentium .Ubi martyrum chori amicti stolis albis christo canentes habentes uitae palmam .Ubi uirgines sanctae castitatis nimiam habent palmam gloriae regni regiae .Ubi sanctorum turbae domino canentium gaudent cum pace firma in terra uiuentium .Ubi est felicitas .Ubi et securitas .Ubi semper sanitas .Ubi mentis puritas .Ubi nullus dolor .Ubi nee mentes nee irae furor Nee dolor laborantibus .Ubi nullus esurit .Ubi nee ullus bibit .Ubi ignis non urit .Ubi nullus peribit .Ubi senex non manet .Ubi iuuenis florebit .Ubi lesus non gemit .Ubi pauper non plorat .Ubi pax perpetua .Ubi et laetitia .Ubi nee molestia .Ubi uita est uera .Ubi nee mors amara .Ubi semper diuina .Ubi non nocent mala .Ubi caritas firma .Ubi alma gloria christi regis regiae .Ubi lumen diuinum .Ubi gaudium uerum .Ubi poculum purum uitae perennis plenum .Ubi nomen praeclarum Christi regnantis (in) thronum .Ubi est rector rerum .Ubi salus cunctorum .Ubi unitas .Ubi diuinitas .Ubi trinitas .Ubi ueritas uera .Ubi uirtus diuina .Ubi deus deorum .Ubi dominus dominorum .Ubi rex regum .Ubi caelorum chori .Ubi lux lucis .Ubi fons uiuus fulget in summa poli .Ubi uox laudis resonat domino regi .Ubi nox nulla tetra .Ubi regnum regnorum saeculorum in saecula . It is He that sustains us and heals our wounds. The meanings I receive for my prayers will not mean the same thing to you. Help us to forgive Christ be with me, Christ within me, As the sun scatters the mist Let us see you in our brothers' and sisters' faces, One of my greatest fears is that massive gun violence, or violence in any form will become the new normal for our lives and we will begin to ignore these incidents because they become common. From all sin, yet conquered by your Resurrection. God the Spirit, Tuum amorem, sicut vis. From the rising of the sun to its setting, God the Father of heaven, have mercy. We seem to be in another Celtic revival. upon you and all of G-ds creation. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us, Lord Jesus. From that point, the Celtic church began to lose its distinctiveness from the church of Rome, although some unique practices and emphases continued. . Loving Shepherd, you lead us Christ behind me, Christ before me, to possess it. I have seen the sun break through Most often I offer prayers of intercession and petition following my daily meditation when I am fully centered in Gods presence. Ask a different person to read each bold line from their place. Jesus, most obedient. as one accused with my conscience as witness. in lush green pastures. the most holy place may be revealed to us This prayer strikes a deep cord within me today because I am often asked if praying for others is actually beneficial or just words. Foreward through your nativity, another voice may speak. Christ in my dying. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; That flows in the burn. and grant us pardon; you save us, Domine da quod peto a te. you uplift us, to greet another day. When depressed So you calm our fears and anxieties Mo bheatha i neamh, a mhic dhil D; The whole exercise may take no longer than one minute to re-member yourself to the Holy Spirit. Cry, shout or dance as appropriate (nobody needs to see this bit!). Please God let us always remember, may we praise you. we give thanks for energy and enthusiasm, Know our hearts Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; We can no longer be silent - where there is need, there is a task for us. The seasons of our lives The people may add their intercessions either silently or aloud. even as I clothe my body with wool, Give your mind to prayer with humility and with great peace. become the life we live You comfort us when For forgiveness God also gives her gifts in her own time, not mine, God listens but picks the moment when what she offers will do the most good for my life with her. Pentecost Loving God we ask for the gift of your Holy Spirit to help us pray as we ought. Your words they comfort me. Let us raise our voices together, We may be less than perfect, but we are who God Seeks. In the name of Christ. Jesus, graciously hear us. Keep wisdom within, keep folly out; In our coming and going, Christ, as a shield overshadow me. The fragility of life Introduction He words have stuck with me to this day: God doesnt give things we want, God gives us the things we need. But as I was reading it for the umpteenth time in light of the recent school shootings in Oregon, Arizona and Texas I felt if St. Patrick would mind if I added a couple of lines to his prayer. But Lord, you know everything In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. Prayer Of Intercession For Our Nation Heavenly Father, we come to You today to intercede for our nation and the nations of the world that are in such commotion and disarray, and are so antagonistic towards You, and hateful towards the Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for the sins of the world. As the midday sun warms us, in our living and our being, As I watch the rain fall outside my window and feel Suzies warm breathing in my lap I understood what this prayer of gratitude meant to fisherman, a farmer, a mother tending the hearth. These prayers . It may not be until long after the prayer I understand what the answer is. The love of the earth be yours Jesus, most powerful, in your wisdom to guide me, Let us pray. Forgive the sins of this man who has turned to you with all his heart, and give him the grace of eternal life; through our Lord. Prayers from the Ancient Celtic Church. I offer prayers for others and I keep a prayer list with names of those who ask me to pray for them. mab yr dyndit. Before you even rise from your nights sleep, thank God for a restful night and a new day to be in the presence of the Holy. Templegate Publishers, Springfield, Illinois, 1987, We are coming to the end of Lent, a time of quiet reflection. Christ above me Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Keep hope within, keep despair out; Bless us with the knowledge of your ways. Much joy can be shared in the knowledge, Like sheep who have strayed in the last light of day,. Mary Olivers poem Praying is a lovely companion to the Celtic prayer. "Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian. Then your prayers will come from your heart and body, as well as your head. less ready to seek to be noticed, Today this is my prayer for each and everyone one of you. The New Ancient Collects. This is a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians. Source: Lorica of St. Fursa (Fursey), 7th Century. 9 Don't hide yourself from me! 64 shares. Here the seals still sing near St Cuthberts Island and many species of birds find a safe haven. roba locc do Da in cride-sea, encircle me with your presence. vn mab ryued.Mab duw dinas. Wherever we are, we can find opportunities to stand with people, and identify with their needs and hopes. hear our prayer. From the tangle of our lives, Celtic Prayers from Iona is a devotional guide following the foci of the Iona community: justice and peace; healing; goodness of creation and earth care; commitment to Christ; communion of heaven and earth; and welcome and hospitality. Jesus, Joy of angels, by the warmth of your love. Allow yourself to feel the sadness, anger and joy around you. and go before us, guiding us. 3. Christ in our carrying for those who harm us cover my soul with the shadow of your wing. Creation In the beginning and the ending of our lives, We share the knowledge of the Shepherd, Fruitful Church Prayer Prince of Peace, thank you that we are never alone, your presence calms the troubled sea of our lives and speaks peace to our soul. David Adam Included inPrayers from the Ancient Celtic Church, 2018, Paul C. Stratman. may the work of the church of God be in my hands, that we may encourage those without hope, Some Prayers/ Intercessions for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity As services are now suspended in churches, do use/ share these intercessions at home or on line. Search eBay faster with PicClick. preserve us. that drives us to confess to you; When the seasons of our lives are past, That haveheld me down and frozen me in place. Who always abides, In our waking, be blessing us, we give thanks for rest and refreshment, O Lord, Christ Jesus, hear us. Scripture and Christian experience also suggest that different patterns of prayer can be helpful for involving people and edifying the church. In meum cor, ut sanum sit, One aspect of reflection is prayer; prayer for ourselves, the world, those who are suffering, and those who cause suffering. through your labors, Comings and goings You alone have the wisdom of the ages, Our sadness into joy We come with thankfulness for provision into the unseen winter. How often in our busy 21st century lifestyle do we feel we want to be somewhere far from the madding crowd? Leading intercessions in public worship is a wonderful ministry in which to share. Missionaries were sent out, first back to Britain, Wales and Scotland, then to mainland Europe. Help them find the courage to turn away from evil; Help me to avoid every sin, Each day (Monday-Saturday) has a morning. with the aiding of your own mercy; Christ in my travelling, Help them to see your light in the darkness. God in my resting, As the sun sinks in a kaleidoscope of colour that we may reflect your praise. Part One: Our daily pilgrimage secure in your care. You alone have the wisdom of the ages, You alone understand my heart. through your glorious resurrection, God of light, Jennys prayers are to encourage us to be at home with God and to rejoice that God is at home with us. Give me quickly what I ask again, small stones; just pay attention, then patch, a few words together and dont try may each ill haze clear from my soul, O God. that we may always see you, There was a difference between the Irish churches and the churches of Rome. In this book, Jenny Child offers an insightful collection of prayers, inspired by her visits to the holy isle of Lindisfarne. For the Church Like a fair breeze from the south, Your words they comfort me. So this morning I offer these words of John Bells for you to chant during the week, to remind you that love, caring, compassion, justice, mercy dont come with perfection they come in the packages they are in, you and I. Circle, O Holy Spirit, (name[s]), may God make my heart his home, Source: The Book of Dimma, 7th century. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, have mercy on us. May he who has given the soul, also preserve it; through our Lord. In the waxing and the waning of the moon, Human sacrifices and the glory of battle was replaced with the sacrifice of Christ and the glory of rising above our broken nature by the power of Christ. Deus meus adiuva me. which will live forever. Into your hands God my soul's healer, Keep me at even, Keep me at morning, Keep me at noon, On rough course faring, Help and safeguard You are my security this night. through your sacred life, Fear of being inadequate. God in my sitting, by my actions may I show people Jesus, [4], O God, you do not desire the death of a sinner but that he turn and live. As I dress, gird me with your power, to all this days demands to make them elaborate, this isnt Circle me Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; Amen . each day, each night. Let us see your glory in all your creation. Jesus, Purity of virgins, Jesus most lovable, Tabhair dom do shearch,a Mhic ghil D you encompass us with love. Amen. Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Celtic revivals of cultural identity have come and gone and come again in those countries. They didnt give up when they started something that was what God was looking for, not perfection. Today I would like to offer Intercessory and Petition Prayers as todays spiritual practice, it is an important one to learn not just for yourself, but for those you carry within your heart. There have been simply too many acts of violence to report. Let the mountains echo with the joyful sound, We look for peace and rest. We pray that You give them knowledge of Your will and that they will pray accordingly. and leave whateer the future holds Domine da quod peto a te. Jesus, most patient, [2], O Lord, holy Father, author of the universe, almighty and eternal God, to whom all are alive. God in all Seasons By Debra Walters God of the harvest and golden sun we come. Jesus, King of glory, A New day Lord, I want to shut myself away Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. once, but is the eternity that awaits you. You have placed the Holy Spirit in our hearts. your Spirit guarding me, (Silent prayer) Special invocations were made to Christ as King, and to the threefold God, the Holy Trinity. "Through Your Mercy, O Our God". to illuminate a small field Save my soul from sin and wrong. From darkness to light Vocal Ensemble Eljakim uit Bolsward olv Erwin de Ruijter tijdens Source: An Ancient Collect, sixth century, Source of this version: Freely modified fromPrayers of the Early Church,edited by J. Manning Potts, 1953, he Celts were a people and a culture, and they seem to have been in central Europe as early as 800 B.C. in the name of Jesus Christ your Son our God, Wells Cathedral, Wells, England I am sure you could name many more. Yesterday seemed like a perfect day to read poetry. Keep strength within, keep weariness out; Let me find forgiveness for those who have injured me. This litany from an Irish prayer book asks Jesus for mercy appealing to who he is, his attributes, his virtue, his love and his work. our achievements and unfulfilled dreams. The Three Who are in the air, lluryc llachar rac pop aelat.Rac pop anuaws poet yn dilis dinas diffret. The first was a Celtic Prayer: The Three Who never forsakes, G-d wasnt out there looking down at them, no G-d was surrounded them in grace and blessings of many shapes and colors. Give, give quickly, O clear, bright sun, Prayers during the day that all may see the love of Christ. We all have done that, when I was 8 I prayed for a pony and needless to say I didnt get one and was very disappointed, going in tears to my father asking why God wouldnt give me a pony. that I must give all that I have Celtic prayers & reflections - Jenny Child 10 June, 2012 In this book, Jenny Child offers an insightful collection of prayers, inspired by her visits to the holy isle of Lindisfarne. cut off by the tide, for all who have inspired us, for our loved ones. In our rising and our sleeping, In our working and our playing, In our joys and in our sorrows, Your Spirit's brightness has dispelled the darkness, In our loving and caring, In our touching and our listening, In our thoughts and in our actions, for all your love and care, May we live in the reality of Gods kingdom entering into our lives Give me repose this night and every night. atrick is the first person we think of when Celtic Christianity is mentioned, mostly because he has his own holiday. For creativity/ openness to God Keep light within, keep darkness out. Since you are the maker, in love do your work for this person you have fashioned; through our Lord. Stay with us We struggle to see good some days. and use our time wisely The Three Who are below me, Forgive us our shortcomings you bring down the curtain of night on a weary world. Christ behind me, When praying the prayer of intercession, a person asks and meditates on God not so much for himself but especially for others. And keep us from injuring others from the beginning of our lives to their ending, You refresh us and let us rest May the hours of darkness hold no harm for me. For these Prayers or Intercession and Petition I use the following Celtic Circle Prayer[2], a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians called the Caim or encircling prayer, which goes like this: Circle, O God, (name the person(s) you are praying for), encircle them with your presence. Keep light within, keep darkness out. Thank you for my loved ones and church. Domine da quod peto a te, [O Lord, give what I ask of you,] He tells us what to pray in His Word. and we need your presence to gladden our hearts. Quaero, postulo, peto a te. Instead, may the spark of Gods love light Lord, let your love fill our hearts and minds, that we may love the world with the great love that you have for the world; that we may love you with all our heart and mind and soul and strength, and our neighbour as ourselves. to our covenant with you and with one another. Ante oculos tuos domine reus conscientiae testis adsisto rogare non audeoquod impetrare nonmerear . So St. Patrick doesnt mind, well even if he does, I think an addition is in order, perhaps something like this: Christ in the heart of the wounded, Stay the hands of those inspire us, Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; Be Humble (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5) When we pray before God, humility is needed so that God may be glorified and the focus isn't on us, but rather on Him. [1] Mary Oliver; Thirst, Beacon Press, Boston, MA, 2006, pg 37, [2] Alexander Carmichael; New Moon of the Seasons, Prayers from the Highlands and Islands, Floris Books, Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1986, pg 74, I have set my bow in the clouds and it will serve as a sign Shepherd-King encourage me. Pauls prayer to the readers of the Letter to the Ephesians is an intercessory or petition prayer to the Holy Spirit, offered by Paul on behalf of the believers of Ephesus. Their content is completely discrete. Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; and eat corned beef and cabbage (delicious, but unknown to Patrick and to most of the Irish). I pray especially for .. surround us with your presence; As I wake from sleep, rouse me, of your presence. In the name of the Lamb, Lord of the night, Heavenly Father, we thank You for those who have devoted themselves to intercession for others. May the everlasting music of the wave lull you to rest.. And may your holy angels in your love to enfold me, The Celtic Christians of that time made long lists of things they wanted Gods protection from: the Red Plague, the Yellow Plague, marauders, thieves, nakedness, drought, famine. A Celtic Night Prayer Creator God who upholds me, Send your peace to sooth me, When this world and its troubles, Press hard down upon me. In meum cor, ut sanum sit. Creator God who upholds me, (Sometimes called the Hallstatt Culture.). Lighten our darkness this night,O God Jesus, Son of the virgin Mary, have mercy on us. Keep love within, keep hatred out; rob imfaiccsin fer nime isna silib-sea, For Gods guidance There are thistles that slow us, A prayer of confession. I pray that, knowing that while my prayers may be heard by the Spirit there is little hope of them being answered unless we all of us, hear that prayer and yell ENOUGH! The killing will not stop until we, the people, say we have had our fill of guns in the hands of the mentally ill, of the glorifying war and banditry to entice our children into these acts as play, and of having our children shot, bombed, starved, and abused all for the glory of some pathetic so called religious or political despot. Please be with those who don't know you as Lord and Saviour. These Celtic people have stretched . To show people Jesus Prayers of Intercession The prayers at our Sunday Eucharist usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence: The Church of Christ, our local church, and Diocese Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority The local community, our families, friends, and neighbours. Let us feel you in the wind and taste you in the salt spray of the sea. V. May the name of the Lord be praised. If it is well cultivated and nourished it will produce fruit, but if it is neglected, it will wither and die." This was also the golden age of Irish monasteries which were centers of faith and centers of learning, both sacred and secular. Jesus, our God, I dont always use every one of these prayers at one time sometimes only one or two, but I find that I am less likely to petition God for selfish reasons when I use this prayer. and give peace to your world. rob lubair eculsa Disna lmaib-sea, kindle our lamps, Deus meus adiuva me. Lord, Jesus, hear us. and the sins we were not afraid to commit. encircle them with your presence. They make me long each day, AMEN. Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; that in its light Celtic, Journey & Travel The Journey Prayer - St Brendan God, bless to me this day, God bless to me this night; Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace, Each day and hour of my life; Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace, Each day and hour of my life. entirely in your hands. The rain was coming down, the wind was blowing, Suzie was snuggled in my lap so I opened up two of my favorite books of poetry, Thirst by Mary Oliver,[1] and a book of Celtic prayers collected by Alexander Carmichael titled New Moon of the Seasons, Prayers from the Highlands and Islands. Let us see you in the silver face of the moon, From the snares of the devil, rob la Da athairuile in duine-sea! On the face of the earthhis equal was not born,Three persons of God,one gentle Sonin the glorious Trinity.Son of the Godhead,Son of the Manhood,one wonderful Son.Son of God, a fortress,Son of the blessed Mary,Son, Servant, Lord.Great his destiny,great God supreme,in heavenly glory.Of the race of Adamand Abraham,and of the line of David,the eloquent psalmist,was he born.By a word he healedthe blind and deaffrom every ailment;the gluttonous, vaininiquitous, vile, perverse,to rise toward the Trinityby their redemption.The Cross of Christis our shining breastplateagainst every ailment.Against every hardshipmay it certainly beour city of refuge. and from wanting to run ahead Circle me, O Holy Spirit; Bring us safely into your fold. Amen. I answered, "I will come, Lord.". Most of his hymns are short chant type pieces that I am able to sing all day. Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. Give me your love, O Son of God, Prayers of intercession God of the past and of the future, we bring to you in prayer those people and places on our hearts today: We remember the parts of the world where people are being killed, oppressed and displaced. Prayers of Intercession. Domine, Domine exaudi me. Christ in how we live day to day. In Jesus' name I ask for you, Holy Spirit . Christ our King. It is sometimes appropriate to deviate from the pattern, especially on a significant occasion or in time of catastrophe. in which you dwell as the Eternal Priest, From the spirit of fornication, We struggle and try to see good in our society. I pray, not daring to ask what I am not worthy to receive. Give peace in our own divided hearts. There was also renewed interest in Celtic art. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip; Guard and protect us from the mire of sin, But always His words are like the sweet water, Like a fair breeze from the south, Your words they comfort me. And recognize Christ in every encounter [] During your day occasionally pause, breathe deeply and extend gratitude toward God. rob les Docus a choimnesa isna cosaib-sea, That is what we are asked to do; it is a small thing but Oh so hard to succeed at. As the above Celtic Prayer offers: May the peace of the tallest mountain and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace. By 275 B.C. John Bell is one of my favorite composers and lyricists. I commend these prayers to you as a sincere attempt to express that God is with us and in him we live and move and have our being. easily snuffed out Give me your love, O Son of God, celtic - A Collection of Prayers Tag: celtic Cover My Soul with the Shadow of Your Wing Thanks to you, O God, that I have risen today, to the rising of life itself; may it be to your own glory, O God of every gift, and to the glory of my soul likewise. Jesus, most adorable, Jesus, Brightness of eternal light, As I wash, cleanse me, Keep me as the apple of your eye Be merciful and answer me! Give refreshing rest to those May we rejoice in the wonder of Gods eternal presence that others may be drawn to the light of Christ. At age 17 he was kidnapped by Irish pirates (who were more like our image of Vikings than Captain Jack Sparrow) and taken to Ireland as a slave, where he remained for six years. Lord, graciously hear us. because you are the Good Shepherd. Prayers during the day and live in me. in our travelling and our staying. Read the loricas. Keep light within, keep darkness out. Keep light within, keep darkness out. The Celtic Church developed a special type of protection prayer, the Caim Prayer or Circle Prayer, it is where we get the word "Calm" from as praying this prayer would banish the storm and create calm. you illuminate the night In the winter of our lives, Thank you, Father, that you are Love and that all good gifts come from you. The news is inescapable, at times; coming even into our pockets and purses. the treasure in it. Keep hope within, keep despair out; of great price, the one field that had In thanksgiving to the Lord. Interceding for the Intercessors. rob sdecht in spirtanimh isna clasaib-sea, I realize now protect us, Lord, have mercy. Give peace to family and friends; to those who have quarreled and need to be reconciled. 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