An Irish Welcome

Céad Míle Fáilte friend and rover ...
Wherever you come from and whosoever you may be.
That's an Irish greeting and it means
you are welcome a thousand times over.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Prayer attributed to St Columba

Let me bless almighty God,
whose power extends over sea and land,
whose angels watch over all.

Let me study sacred books to calm my soul:
I pray for peace,
kneeling at heaven's gates.

Let me do my daily work,
gathering seaweed, catching fish,
giving food to the poor.

Let me say my daily prayers,
sometimes chanting, sometimes quiet,
always thanking God.

Delightful it is to live 
on a peaceful isle, in a quiet cell,
serving the King of kings.
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  1. David RoblesApril 30, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    This is very nice Vassiliki!

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  2. AnneJuly 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This is so beautiful. I have just discovered your enlightening Blog. God Bless you.
    Anne

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  3. NOCTOCJuly 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    What happened to you dear Vassiliki?
    It's been a long time to see you posting. Is everything o.k?

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  4. VASILIKIJuly 23, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Forgive me, life takes a few turns and we become sidetracked. I will resume posting after Saint Panteleimon's Feast day! God bless..

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