While some of the blessings here pre-date Christianity and focus exclusively on the Natural elements, they are all suitable for inclusion in everything from a secular service to the most traditional religious ceremony. Prayer and devotional practices are central to many Druids’ spiritual life. There are no prescribed prayers – each of us is free to use those prayers, blessings and practices that feel right for us, and our needs will change with the times and the seasons. A Simple Irish Prayer While many of the Irish blessings have religious references, the act of blessing is considerably older than Christianity in Ireland.

For those with a connection to Ireland and Irish heritage, the inclusion of an Irish prayer for the dead to a condolence card or as a kind word when someone dies can be a moving tribute and a beautiful parting gift. May you have enough happiness to keep you sweet, enough trials to keep you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to keep you happy, enough failure to keep you humble, enough success to keep you eager, enough friends to give you comfort, enough faith and courage in yourself to banish sadness, enough wealth to meet your needs and one thing more; Enough determination to make each day a more wonderful day than the one before.

CHRISTIAN BLESSINGS

We Irish love a bit of repetition in our blessings. 7. “May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past.” May the blessing of Christmas be with you, May the Christ Child light your way, and may God’s holy angels guide you, And keep you safe each day. Experts have studied Irish toasts over the years, and they have all come to two conclusions: 1) the Irish are always thirsty and 2) they are rarely at a loss for words!

Lastly here is a list of short little bits and pieces of blessings that can have just that little bit of punch you need. Blessings are not the only thing Ireland is famous for, read our other post to find out some other things that Ireland is known for around the world. May your troubles be less, And your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door. rev ah ann-am.” 14. “May the roof above us never fall in. And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.” May joy and peace surround you, Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now And bless you evermore.Depending on the circumstances and the intention of the blessing, it can either be used as a poem, or be recited as an Irish prayer. May the good saints protect you, And bless you today. And may troubles ignore you, Each step of the way. The Irish musician and composer, Phil Coulter composed An Irish Blessing song for his album Healing Angel (1999). They often incorporate references to nature, such as mountains, rivers, and trees, reflecting the close relationship between the Irish peopleand their natural surroundings. An Irish new home blessing is a thoughtful gift to give a friend or acquaintance moving into a new abode.

For more information of this type, you may want to pay a visit to our main section onIrish Sayings here!

May God grant you always: A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you. Irish Morning Blessings The enduring popularity through the generations of this blessing is connected with the simple, yet meaningful imagery and symbolism conjured up by the words.

May God grant you always a sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you, faithful friends near you And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you. May your joys be as bright as the morning, and your sorrows merely be shadows that fade in the sunlight of love. May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas.

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May peace and plenty bless your world with a joy that long endures and may all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours.