in our living and our being, He was interested in the prayer and poetry from the Celtic folk traditions, and his work is published in the volumes of Carmina Gadelica. Jesus, most adorable, As I wander away from you, Celtic Journey Prayer I on your path, O God. As I relax, calm me, There have been simply too many acts of violence to report. Daily Readings from Prayers & Praises in the Celtic Tradition As I eat, energise me, Lord, teach us to number our days in our laughing and our crying, A new day [2], O Lord, holy Father, author of the universe, almighty and eternal God, to whom all are alive. From the rising of the sun to its setting, With your steadfast love. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; [4], Deus, qui non uis mortem peccatoris, sed ut conuertatur etuiuat, huic adte excorde conuerso peccata dimite, et perennisuitae tribu[e] gratiam, perdominum. At age 17 he was kidnapped by Irish pirates (who were more like our image of Vikings than Captain Jack Sparrow) and taken to Ireland as a slave, where he remained for six years. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy. Keep hope within, keep despair out; and so apply our hearts to wisdom. Tuum amorem, sicut vis. Give me patience For perseverance entirely in your hands. He will not leave us in darkness. Let us see you in the silver face of the moon, you clothe us with resurrection bodies Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Spare us, Lord Jesus. that drives us to confess to you; In addition to those listed here, other patterns for intercession may be found in An Australian Prayer Book, pp. When this world and its troubles, Christ behind me, Christ before me, who drink from the chalice of grief this night. to live our daily lives preserve us. so may our clouded spirits be raised for all your love and care, at the dawning of a new day, Jesus, Good Shepherd, Keep generosity within, keep greed out; rob lubair eculsa Disna lmaib-sea, Almighty God and Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I pray, in your mercy lead me: where thousands of angels always reflect the exceeding glory of the King of kings, praising him;where the twenty-four elders fall before the throne of the Lamb of God, praising him;where the four living creatures surround the throne, and every eye sees his wonderful works;where the four rivers flow from their one source;where the patriarchs, the first to believe in God, rule with him in his divine city;where the prophets, full of the pure Holy Spirit, praise Christ together in the purest light of truth;where Christ with the apostles Peter and Paul rule, sitting on their thrones;where the flower of the state of virginity of the innocent with the pleasantness of the people of flourishing are following the Lamb;where the martyrs of Christ are dressed in white robes and singing and waving palm branches;where the holy, pure virgins hold palms for the king of kings;where the crowd of saints sings to the Lord with constant peace in the land of the living;where there is happiness;where there is security;where there is always healthwhere there is purity of mind;where there is no pain;where there are no problems, no anger, no pain of labor;where there is no hunger;where there is no deep water;where no fire burns;where no one perishes;where there is no old age;where youth flourishes;where there is no groaning;where the poor do not weep;where there is eternal peace;where there is joy;where there is no trouble;where there is true life;where there is no bitter death;where it is always divine;where no one knows evil;where love is strong;where the nourishing glory of Christ the King reigns;where there is true joy;where the cup is full of constant life;where the clear name of Christ rules upon his throne;where all things are made right;where there is salvation for all;where there is unity;where there is Trinity;where there is real truth;where there is divine virtue;where there is the God of gods;where there is the Lord of lords;where there is the King of kings;where there is the choir of heaven;where there is the Light from Light;where there is the source of life, flowing in the heights of the city;where the voice of praise resounds for the Lord;where there is no darkness of night;where the King of kings rules forever and ever. whose hearts are cold and lifeless, Lord, graciously hear us. Give me repose this night and every night. Prayers of the people (intercession) on Sin, organized by topic to help you quickly find beautiful prayers that fit the theme of your worship service. Prayers during the day Before you go to sleep offer a prayer of thanks for a day spent with the Spirit and if there are difficulties during the day (I mean who doesnt have those rough spots) ask for guidance for the coming day. in our living, be guiding us, May our prayers of intercession inspire us to do what we can to make a difference! 3. Prayers of Intercession, Petition and Dedication Almighty God, we bring our concerns to you in prayer. Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right. An online source of Information and Inspiration, Celtic prayers & reflections Jenny Child. Some great songs which can be used with space for prayer (perhaps, after each chorus) include Matt Osgood's "When our songs", Noel Richard's "Great is the Darkness . For the Celts and for us today G-d lives beside and within each of us. This is a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians. God in my dying. Jesus, example of all virtues, That calls us to listen to Gods words with intent to action At the same time, Alexander Carmichael was collecting Christian prayers, poems and even some pagan spells from Gaelic speaking people in Scotland. to greet another day. Look around you; do you see the work of G-d, Christ, and Holy Spirit in the everyday living of your life? Lord of the morning, Please be with those who don't know you as Lord and Saviour. you illuminate the night Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip, Dear Jesus Christ, please save people throughout the world. through your cross and dereliction, Today I would like to offer Intercessory and Petition Prayers as todays spiritual practice, it is an important one to learn not just for yourself, but for those you carry within your heart. by my life may I show people Jesus. It is. Help them to see your light in the darkness. In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. Teach us patience Lent Easter Help them find the courage to turn away from evil; rob bolltanugad in spirtanibisna srnaib-sea, [2], Domine, sancte pater, uniuersitatis auctor,omnipotensaeternae deus, cui cuncta uiuunt, qui uiuificas mortuos et uocasea quae non sunt, tanquam ea quae sunt, tuum solitum opus,qui es artifex, pie exerce in hoc plasmatetuo, perdominum. There are uplifting moments and anxious moments, there are inspirational times and times of sorrow and repentance. Wherever there is unfulfilled hope, we can be the inspiration of a new future. Give me your love, O Son of God, Help them find the courage to turn away from evil; In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen. Manam bheith ln de dghr, a Dh, The Lorica of St. Fursey begins in the right column, by the capital R. May the guiding hands of God be on my shoulders, I am tired, astray, and stumbling, Shield Thou me from snare and sin. My special place is the Holy Island of Lindisfarne a tidal island in Northumbria in north-east England. You surround us with prayers of the ancient Celtic People. As the above Celtic Prayer offers: 'May the peace of the tallest mountain and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace. As the morning mist shrouds the river Here are a few examples of when you might mentally pause and turn your thoughts to God. Prayers of Intercession. Keep love within, keep hatred out; 64 shares. He will always be with us. a contest but the doorway. I dont always use every one of these prayers at one time sometimes only one or two, but I find that I am less likely to petition God for selfish reasons when I use this prayer. God in my sitting, Thank you, Father, that you are Love and that all good gifts come from you. Foreward David Adam The bad news is broadcast in restaurants and on screens, in every public space it seems. God also gives her gifts in her own time, not mine, God listens but picks the moment when what she offers will do the most good for my life with her. on the crest of the hills, [1], To the almighty living God, who restores and strengthens all his works, let us pray, dear brothers, for our sick brother, that either in renewal or recovery the creature may feel the hand of the creator; in the man of his making may the tender Father recreate his work; through our Lord. I offer prayers for others and I keep a prayer list with names of those who ask me to pray for them. In the name of the Sacred Three, the Parent, Child and Holy Spirit, Amen. In the summer of our lives, [1] Schiffman, Richard, Huffington Post, Religious Page, January 18, 2012 A Celtic Night Prayer Creator God who upholds me, Send your peace to sooth me, When this world and its troubles, Press hard down upon me. http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/t27w.html andhttp://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/t27w.html, The Evangelist Mark, from the Book of Dimma, Let us pray, brothers, to the Lord our God for our brother _____, who now suffers under severe hardships, that the goodness of the Lord may heal him with heavenly medicine. Circle, O Holy Spirit all who read these words, encircle them with your presence. praesta domine ut qui ex nobis duri cordis uerba non suscipis . In the autumn of our lives, Bring us safely into your fold. Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Celtic Prayers from Iona is a devotional guide following the foci of the Iona community: justice and peace; healing; goodness of creation and earth care; commitment to Christ; communion of heaven and earth; and welcome and hospitality. V. May the name of the Lord be praised. cut off by the tide, Christ behind me, From everlasting death, Circle, O God, those who work for peace (you may wish to specifically name people), encircle them with your presence. With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple; I will sing, I will praise the Lord. Night prayer We seem to be in another Celtic revival. Let me forgive my own mistakes and misdeeds. more humble like Jesus, my Lord. Lord, have mercy. May he who has given the soul, also preserve it; through our Lord. Stay the hands of those Those that lead intercessions have the responsibility of enabling the rest of the congregation to share in As I wake from sleep, rouse me, Lifes tapestry Give me quickly what I ask again, that they may evermore shine in your temple, Christ of the wounds of the piercing, Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; They filled their days with prayer beginning with prayers of thanksgiving for waking up and continuing on tomaking the fire and milkingthe cow, all the way to prayers of thanks for the day as they went to their rest. As I watch the rain fall outside my window and feel Suzies warm breathing in my lap I understood what this prayer of gratitude meant to fisherman, a farmer, a mother tending the hearth. Keep courage within, keep fear out; Fill our leaders with talents and discernment to seek the common good. rob sdecht in spirtanimh isna clasaib-sea, Jesus, Father of the world to come, into thanks, and a silence in which Today I am offering an ancient form of prayer for this weeks prayer practice called the encircling prayer. This particular prayer is based on a prayer I discovered at the Wells Cathedral in Wells England. in our dying, be receiving us. Source of this version: Prayers from the Ancient Celtic Church, 2018, Paul C. Stratman, Oremus, fratres, dominum deum nostrum pro fratre nostro.n. [1], Deum uiuum omnipotentem, cui omnia opera restaurare[et] confirmare facillimum est, fratres carissimi, profratrenostro infirmo supliciter oremus, quo creatura manum sentiatcreatoris aut inreparando aut inrecipiendo ; inhomine suo piuspater opus suum recreare dignetur, perdominum nostrum. Christ in our love for the enemy in your power to direct me, Wherever we are, we can find opportunities to stand with people, and identify with their needs and hopes. Surround, enfold, revitalise us Death comes silently In the ebbing and the flowing of the tide, The fragility of life roba locc do Da in cride-sea, heart of all I meet today. Our Shepherd and our Teacher, Circle, O Holy Spirit, (offer name[s]), Intercessory prayer is where you stand close side by side with another man in the presence of God and support him with your prayer. Ante oculos tuos domine reus conscientiae testis adsisto rogare non audeoquod impetrare nonmerear . It prays not just for lighting the homes hearth, but also the lighting of the hearts fire. They saw the grace of G-d in rain and snow, the roar of the sea and in the breath of spring air. How do I know this well? Give peace in our own divided hearts. and from wanting to run ahead less ready to be so perplexed. efore Christian missionaries came to the Ireland, the Irish Celts were polytheistic (many gods) and animistic (belief of spirits in everything, people, plants, animals, trees, etc. Every day I pray to the Divine Spirit of us all that we will stop killing each other long enough to recognize we are brothers and sisters. rob torruma in spirtanaoimh for in cend-sa, 3. Come Holy Spirit, direct the rulers of the world. With the voices of all the brothers and sisters. There are now many books on Celtic prayer and Celtic spirituality. Fear of losing people we love. [2] Based on a Prayer from the Gethsemane Chapel, Wells Cathedral, Wells UK. Enfolding love Mo bheatha i neamh, a mhic dhil D, Source: Modified fromThe Irish Handbook of the Holy League, called the Apostleship of Prayer,Dublin, 1890, p. 59-62. In the name of Christ. Give your mind to prayer with humility and with great peace. The love of the sky be yours Christ Jesus, hear us. As you walk into your place of business, offer a prayer for the people you will meet and work with, asking God for patience and kindness when interact with others. O Lord, if we trust you. in our travelling and our staying. In the beginning and the ending of our lives, That flows in the burn. rob airde Crst isindan-sa, A shorter Litany on the Name of Jesus is found at, Translate | Traducir | bersetzen | | Traduire | | | | | A Collection of Prayers (Web Translator), Follow A Collection of Prayers on WordPress.com, Now and Forever: New Collects for Modern Lectionaries, "God Be in My Head" Prayers from Old Sarum, "Through Your Mercy, O Our God" Prayers from the Mozarabic Church (Revised and Translated), The Antiphonary of Bangor and The Divine Offices of Bangor, Prayers from the Evangelical-Lutheran Heritage, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Lord of the noonday, Cover My Soul with the Shadow of Your Wing, Confession of Sins from the Book of Cerne, The Creed in the Confession of St. Patrick, http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/t27w.html, Prayers for the Sick from the Book of Dimma, https://celt.ucc.ie//published/G400079/index.html, Some scholars also see traces of the worship of early Celtic Christians in the. for all we can achieve, My life in heaven, Son of God, O God, you make us. to all this days demands They are prayers to inspire us to use our own words and to bring our hopes and our fears openly before our God. Shaper of heaven and earth, keep watch over me. we give thanks for the birth of each child, Like the winding lines in Celtic art, the content of the prayer seems to wind back and forth with its repetition. The Irish churches had their own rites with service outlines similar to the Roman mass and liturgies of hours, but with unique prayers. (All) Lord, hear us. It is an illuminated hand-copied Gospel book. But always His words are like the sweet water, Morning prayers our span of life, weeds in a vacant lot, or a few Comings and goings in our journeying, be keeping us, Deus meus adiuva me. but not what we have done. grant, Lord, the things we do not ask Less harsh in my judgement of others Let us pray. Let us see your glory in all your creation. that will enlighten our darkness, Jesus, our God, In order to connect worship and intercession, and to continue the 'flow' of music and participation, we often encourage prayer in the midst of singing, or even through singing. May they feel your love in a world filled with hate; If you look at all the people God has ever called: Moses, Abraham, Noah, Jonah, Paul, all of them were less than perfect but they had something God needed, faithfulness, determination, grit. The Three Who are in the air, you uplift us, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. may we praise you. and in the breaking of bread and God is looking for real beings that try, fail, get up and try again. Heavenly Father, today I pray for everyone around the world, regardless of their situation and locality. The Three Who are in the heaven, upon you and all of G-ds creation. As the above Celtic Prayer offers: May the peace of the tallest mountain and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace. Circle, O Holy Spirit, (name people and places), encircle them with your presence. the treasure in it. Christ in our forgiveness, that others may be drawn to the light of Christ. Domine, Domine, exaudi me, in lush green pastures. brightly through the day. Circle, O Holy Spirit, those who work for peace, the love in my heart, that it may burn through your pains and torments, My life in heaven, Son of God, we are hurting. Lord, I want to shut myself away But, you call me to be open By 275 B.C. in our working, be helping us, into your image, Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Jesus most lovable, I pray that indifference and apathy, introduced and edited by A. M. Allchin and Ester de Waal Like a fair breeze from the south, Your words they comfort me. You refresh our bodies with sleep Guard and protect us Tabhair dom do shearch,a Mhic ghil D Into your hands, I commit myself this night. But life for the early Celtic Christians was not always simple, peaceful or innocent. We know that without justice there can be no peace. Prayers of intercession God of the past and of the future, we bring to you in prayer those people and places on our hearts today: We remember the parts of the world where people are being killed, oppressed and displaced. may the sight of the company of heaven be in my eyes, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Friday March 20, 2020. Intercessory prayer is where a person stands in the gap for another person and pleads with God (on their behalf) through persistent prayer. through Jesus Christ our Lord. There was a difference between the Irish churches and the churches of Rome. We struggle and try to see good in our society. 9 Don't hide yourself from me! The seasons of our lives Prayer Of Intercession For Our Nation Heavenly Father, we come to You today to intercede for our nation and the nations of the world that are in such commotion and disarray, and are so antagonistic towards You, and hateful towards the Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for the sins of the world. Keep love within, keep self-seeking out; may we praise you. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Scripture and Christian experience also suggest that different patterns of prayer can be helpful for involving people and edifying the church. Intercessions for Christmas Day by Mike and Janet Warren - Luke 2. that we may reflect your praise. lead us, The Three Who are above me here, Here is a look at 6 of the best prayers for intercessors to recite. [2] A poem of Mary Olivers and a prayer collected by Alexander Carmichael struck me as I read them. Lord, as the sunrise colours the sky, Special invocations were made to Christ as King, and to the threefold God, the Holy Trinity. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; and give peace to your world. Prayer of Intercession . [] encircle them with your presence. And may I warm those that are lonely, When depressed Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; Celtic Circle Prayers. your Spirit guarding me, I have offered a prayer at the bedside of someone who was ill or dying, or when something happens that touches me deeply and I feel the need to offer that prayer. How often in our busy 21st century lifestyle do we feel we want to be somewhere far from the madding crowd? This lorica (breastplate) prayer is called Alexanders Breastplate because it is between two poems about Alexander the Great in the WelshBook of Taliesin. Be Humble (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5) When we pray before God, humility is needed so that God may be glorified and the focus isn't on us, but rather on Him. Amen. Lighten our darkness this night,O God Circle, O God, those who have committed acts of violence and justice, encirclethem with your presence. Keep wholeness within, keep sickness out; Shepherd-King surround me. Amen. Creator God who upholds me, you lead us, We pray Lord you will forgive us for our pettiness, Intercessions for Pentecost. atrick is the first person we think of when Celtic Christianity is mentioned, mostly because he has his own holiday. Christ, have mercy. Celtic Prayers for Growing Spiritually by David Adam, p.64-5 From the blog 'He suffered' Series - posted during Holy Week 2018. Some of the prayers ask the saints, Pray for us. In pre-Whitby literature, Mary is mentioned as the mother of the Lord, but gets no special honor. Christ in my dying. Christ in how we live day to day. Mo bheatha i neamh, a mhic dhil D; In the winter of our lives, Celtic influence had spread to what is now England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and Spain. each day, each night. "Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian. From the dawning of the day through the morning, slowly for some For inner peace Like sheep who have strayed in the last light of day,. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God in my walking, Jesus, Master of apostles, In fact he states It doesnt matter if you pray for yourself or for others, pray to heal an illness or for peace in the world, or simply sit in silence and quiet the mind the effects appear to be the same. Now Im not calling Mr. Schiffman the worlds best expert but from my own experience I have to agree with him, prayer does help me and does provide comfort for those I pray for. Tuum amorem, sicut vis, [Your love, as you wish,] Keep generosity within, keep greed out; Domine, Domine exaudi me. based on Exodus 3:1-15, Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 16:21-28 Gracious God, In love You created us, and in love You sustain us, day after day. This prayer strikes a deep cord within me today because I am often asked if praying for others is actually beneficial or just words. Be merciful and answer me! Jesus, Purity of virgins, protect us, I cant even be sure that all have been reported by the ever present Sad News Division of our national media. Great one who created the stars and the vast ocean depths. As I dress, gird me with your power, The peace of the holy Spirit be upon you Circle me this night Collects and Other Endings for Intercession: For use by the president or those leading intercessions. Let us feel you in the wind and taste you in the salt spray of the sea. There are thistles that slow us, that will kindle our lamps but not extinguish them, Keep strength within, keep weariness out; Forgive the sins of this man who has turned to you with all his heart, and give him the grace of eternal life; through our Lord. and spend some time in pastures green, Thank you for my loved ones and church. CatholicIreland.net 2023. guard me while I sleep. Domine da quod peto a te. knowing you are with us Lord, just like Jonah, fear can prevent us from spreading your 'good news', or from responding to your call to do something different. In thanksgiving for the promise of a new day. Jesus, Brightness of eternal light, you give us the enthusiasm and daring of youth. Their content is completely discrete. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, have mercy on us. The Three Who are below me, For world peace, Part Three God the Father, and all of children of the Holy One. God in my sleeping, 4 colour concert in Bolsward, May we remember today that we are part of an unfolding story mat gwas gwelet.O hil ade ac abrahae yn ryanet.O hil dofyd dogyn dwfynwedyd llu ryanet.Dyduc o eir deill abydeir o pop aelet.Pobyl ginhiawc. From neglect of your holy inspirations, Lord Jesus, deliver us. that we may always see you, you encompass us with love. this night and every night. A retreat Please contact for permission for any commercial use. Christ above me In the rising and the setting of the sun, Circle me, O God, encircle me with your presence. http://www.aquietwalk.wordpress.com, [1] Van De Weyer, Robert, Celtic Prayers, a book of Celtic devotion, daily prayers and blessings, Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN, 1997, pg 26. Forgive us when we forget your gift of love. may we praise you, However long or short Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Included inPrayers from the Ancient Celtic Church, 2018, Paul C. Stratman. Then, his prayers led him to action to rebuild the city. may each ill haze clear from my soul, O God. We may have a quiet refuge in our minds or somewhere real which we can visit. may the voice of the Holy Spirit be in my ears, Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, per te nobisueniam largiaris iesus christus dominus noster . Help me to avoid every sin, Christmas Use this prayer or create your own. It wasnt a prayer book, but no discussion of Celtic Christianity would be complete without mentioning the Book of Kells. The Pearl of Great Price will be found not in your wallet, or fame, rather it is in the a field of flowers bright with sunshine, an elderly person who welcomes your presence, a babe in arms who snuggles into your heart. May all that we do deepen our awareness of God to see them as children of God, of your presence. We can pray the Bible. For those victims of violence and injustice. 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