Almost ten years ago, a friend gifted me with the lovely hardbound copy of the book Irish Blessings. It got flooded back in 2009 since the water reached our bedroom and it was on my night stand. Then about two or three years ago,he gave another copy, an older edition from the first one. Though it was just a very small volume, I liked all the prayers written there. This is my favorite quote from the book.
Today, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. ” St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the holy trinity with each leaf representing the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The three leaves of a shamrock are also said to stand for faith, hope and love. A fourth leaf is where we get the luck from.”
I didn’t know about the shamrock plants in my garden until nine years ago. I have them in purple and green. I am always reminded of this beautiful Irish prayer every time I seem them bloom and they bloom all year round producing those tiny white flowers that I love.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Kitty O’Meara. 😘 There are many lovely Irish blessings, and many centered on the Trinity. So, blessings on your day, your spring, and all things green and rising in your spirit, Arlene!
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Thank you so much Kitty. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. May you always be blessed.
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A blessed St. Patrick’s day to you, Arlene! ☘🍻☘
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Same to you Virginia, thanks!
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Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
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Thanks Cindy. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you too.
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Happy St Patricks Day ☘☘☘
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Same to you Brigid. Thanks!
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A beautifully apt post
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Thanks!
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Very suitable for the 17th, Arlene.
I don’t celebrate the day, but many people of Irish descent in England always do.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete!
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One of our priests is Irish, and he shared several blessings with us last week. I love the one you posted the best.
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It is a beautiful prayer for those we wanted blessed. I love all those short Irish blessings Elizabeth.
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