St. Patrick’s Breastplate

Now that I have time…

Of all the beautiful Celtic prayers, one of my absolute favorites is St. Patrick’s Breastplate. Somewhere, I can’t remember precisely where, I found it in the form of an Anglican Rosary prayer. It ends up being a perfect meditation tool for me when used with my Anglican rosary.

In general, [...]

Quiet Times

In the name of the restful Father, In the Name of the peaceful Son, In the Name of the calming Spirit, May we and God be one.

Bless, O God, the dwelling, And each who rests herein this night; Bless, O God, my dear ones In every place wherein they sleep;

In the night that [...]

Quietude with purpose

Accuracy is something I prize. I’ve actually found a more accurate version of the prayer-poem I posted, and not surprisingly, found that it’s recommended as a labyrinth prayer.

I weave a silence upon my lips. I weave a silence into my mind. I weave a silence within my heart. I close my eyes to distractions. [...]

What fits?

I weave a silence on my lips I weave a silence into my mind I close my eyes to distractions I close my eyes to attentions I close my eyes to temptations Calm me, O Lord, as you stilled the storm Still me, O Lord, and keep me from harm Enfold me, O Lord, in [...]