In honour of St. Patty's Day, we are having my in-laws over for dinner, and for dessert I am making (at Les' request) traditional (at least in our house) green parfaits!
In honour of the day, I thought I'd share some of my favourite Irish blessings:
May you always have
Walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain,
Tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire!
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May your neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And Heaven accept you.
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May you have:
A world of wishes at your command
God and his angels close at hand
Friends and family their love impart,
And Irish blessings in you heart.
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May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
There is a Carolyn Arends song that has a very celtic feel to it, and the words are much like an Irish blessing. I've been singing it in my mind all morning...here are the words: (if you want to take a listen to it...click on my link to her...she has a sound bite on her site:)
Go With God
Farther than lands you have ever imagined
Deeper than even the oceans of blue
An open horizon is waiting like morning
Waking the dreamer who's living in you
So now go with the wind at your back
And the sun on your face
With a song in your heart
And the promise of grace
Go in peace and in truth
And let love lead your way
Go with God
Go with God
Stronger than will in the soul of a fighter
Higher than hope in the heart of a child
There is a longing, a yearning inside us
That's reaching for heaven and won't be denied
If you go with the wind at your back
And the sun on your face
With a song in your heart
And the promise of grace
Go in peace and in truth
And let love lead your way
Go with God
Go with God
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