AN IRISH BLESSING

AM PROUD TO SAY THAT IN MY VEINS I HAVE IRISH BLOOD         inherited from my great-grand father; maybe that is why I appreciate this Irish Blessing.

But, irrespective of any ancestorial lineage, here we have a Blessing full of  the warmth of a truly Christian spirit.

May the blessing of light be upon you
Light on the outside, light on the inside
With God's sunlight shining on you

May your heart glow with warmth like a turf fire
That welcomes friends and strangers alike

May the light of the Lord shine from your eyes
Like a candle in the window
Welcoming the weary traveller

May the blessing of God's soft rain be on you
Falling gently on your head
Refreshing your soul with
The sweetness of little flowers newly blooming

May the strength of the winds of heaven bless you
Carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean
Sparkling after in the sunlight

May the blessing of God's earth be on you
And as you walk the road
May you always have a kind word to those you meet

May you understand the strength and power of God
In a thunder storm and winter
And a quiet beauty of creation
In the calm of a summer sunset

And may you come to realize
That insignificant as you may seem
In this great universe
You are an important part of God's plan

May He watch over you and keep you safe from harm

Roma Downey and Phil Coulter

I suggest you listen to Roma Downey singing this beautiful blessing on YouTube or CD