some guidelines for praying set prayers

Anglo-Catholic Prayers

"Lord, make me a channel of your peace"

(Prayer of St Francis of Assisi)

(Prayer of St Richard)

(The Serenity Prayer)

(The Grace Blessing)

(Judeo-Christian prayer)

Celtic prayers

(St Patrick's Breastplate)

(traditional gaelic blessing)

Wedding Blessings

May The Road

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields

and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

traditional gaelic blessing

Celtic Prayer

One of the main characteristics of Celtic Christianity (approximately from the forth to the seventh century A.D.) is that of a strong connection between the spiritual (what is godly and heavenly) and the earthly (nature and living). In Ireland, St Patrick established monestries that were hubs of community life, were both monks and married people lived and worked together. The "cities" (as St Patrick liked to call them) also often produced beautiful art and craft. The prayer life of the early Celts reflects these aspects of life together and closeness to nature, and is some of the most inspirational church liturgy in existence.

In recent times, Celtic spirituality has witnessed something of a revival in the modern day church. There are now thriving celtic communities (such as the Northumberland Community) and hymns such as "Be Thou My Vision" and other, more modern songs based on celtic writing have become popular in contemporary worship.

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