Irish Blessings

An Irish Blessing

May the blessing of light be upon you,
Light on the outside, light on the inside.
With God's sunlight shining on you.

May your heart glow with warmth
like a turf fire that welcomes friends and strangers alike.

May the light of the Lord shine from your eyes
like a candle in the window welcoming the weary traveler.

May the blessing of God's soft rain be on you,
falling gentley on your head, refreshing your soul
with the sweetness of little flowers newly blooming.

May the strength of the winds of heaven bless you,
Carrying the rain of heaven to wash your spririt clean
sparkling after in the sunlight

May the blessing of God's earth be on you
and as you walk the roads.
May you always have a kind word for those you meet.

May you understand the strengh and power of God in a thunder storm in winter,
and the quiet beauty of creation in the calm of a summer sunset.

And may you come to realize, that, insignificant as you may seem
in this great universe,you are an important part of God's plan.

May He watch over you and keep you safe from harm.

Author Unknown

Words taken from "Irish Blessing" on the "Touch by an Angel Christmas Album".