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From March 16, 2014 - St. Patrick's Blessing
May the wisdom of God instruct us, the eye of God watch us, the ear of God hear us, the word of God give us sweet talk, the hand of God defend us, the way of God guide us.
Christ be with us.
Christ before us.
Christ in us.
Christ under us.
Christ over us.
Christ on my right hand.
Christ on my left hand.
Christ on this side.
Christ on that side.
Christ in the head of everyone to whom I speak.
Christ in the mouth of every person who speaks to me.
Christ in the eye of every person who looks upon me.
Christ in the ear of everyone who hears me today.
Amen.
May the wisdom of God instruct us, the eye of God watch us, the ear of God hear us, the word of God give us sweet talk, the hand of God defend us, the way of God guide us.
Christ be with us.
Christ before us.
Christ in us.
Christ under us.
Christ over us.
Christ on my right hand.
Christ on my left hand.
Christ on this side.
Christ on that side.
Christ in the head of everyone to whom I speak.
Christ in the mouth of every person who speaks to me.
Christ in the eye of every person who looks upon me.
Christ in the ear of everyone who hears me today.
Amen.
The above excerpt is taken from the prayer of St. Patrick, popularly known as ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate." It is supposed to have been composed by him in preparation for this victory over paganism. Click here for a literal translation from the old Irish text.