Happy St Patrick's Day
A meditation inspired by prayer known as the Breastplate of St Patrick Note: You will need Flash 7 or higher to view this feature. Download it here.
A meditation inspired by prayer known as the Breastplate of St Patrick Note: You will need Flash 7 or higher to view this feature. Download it here.
I arise today through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun, Splendour of fire, Swiftness of wind,
Light of the sun, Splendour of fire, Swiftness of wind,
Depth of the sea, Stability of earth, Firmness of 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 hand to guard me.
Afar and a near, Alone or in a multitude.
Christ shield me today Against wounding:
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
God's might to uphold me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's hand to guard me.
Afar and a near, Alone or in a multitude.
Christ shield me today Against wounding:
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in me.
I arise today through the mighty strength Of the Lord of Creation.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in me.
I arise today through the mighty strength Of the Lord of Creation.
Colouring page of St Patrick as Bishop casting out snakes from Ireland
