Old Irish Text Rop tú mo baile, a Choimdiu cride:ní ní nech aile acht Rí secht nime. Rop tú mo scrútain i lló ‘s i n-aidche;rop tú ad-chëar im chotlud caidche. Rop tú mo labra, rop tú mo thuicsiu;rop tussu dam-sa, rob misse duit-siu. Rop tussu m’athair, rob mé do mac-su;rop tussu lem-sa, rob misse […]
Prayer One The path I walk, Christ walks it. May the land in which I am be without sorrow. May the Trinity protect me wherever I stay, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Bright angels walk with me—dear presence—in every dealing. In every dealing I pray them that no one’s poison may reach me. The ninefold
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Hearth Keeper Prayer Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us,Lady of the Lambs, protect us,Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us. Beneath your mantle, gather us,And restore us to memory.Mothers of our mother, Foremothers strong. Guide our hands in yours,Remind us how to kindle the hearth.To keep it bright, to preserve the flame.Your hands upon ours, Our
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The Lorica of Saint Patrick, often called “Saint Patrick’s Breastplate,” is a powerful and ancient protective prayer attributed to the saint. It is a magnificent invocation of the Holy Trinity, the Incarnate Christ, the heavenly hosts, and the forces of creation to surround and protect the one who prays it from all spiritual and physical dangers.
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