As you do, may I leave with you this wee Irish blessing (my version) —May the sun always shine upon your back. May you know joy and delight in all you are and do. And may good things happen and blessings abound for you and those you hold dear, now and always. Happy St. Pat’...
the radical inclusiveness conveyed byEcce Homowas a blessing to many. “Thank you for this wonderful representation of the life and deeds of Jesus,” someone wrote in the Visitors’ book at the Zurich exhibition
Old Irish Blessing: Go n-eírí an bóthar leat. May the road rise 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. In high spirits our ...
Define Old Irish. Old Irish synonyms, Old Irish pronunciation, Old Irish translation, English dictionary definition of Old Irish. n. The Irish language from 725 to about 950. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyri
~ Traditional Irish Blessing i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling) i fear no fate (for you are my fate,my sweet) i want ...
John Milton, a 17th-century poet, is best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost," which recounts the biblical story of humanity's fall from grace. A master of blank verse, Milton's work is characterized by its intellectual rigor and profound exploration of religious and political themes. ...
Twist on a classic:Some of the best examples of bathroom poetry take a twist on a classic, whether that’s a certain type of poem, an inspirational quote or an old Irish blessing. These clever sayings get an extra dose of humor because they mimic something serious or inspirational, but wi...
seduce the crowds, destroy all their gods, banish all the works of their craft, and reign for ever. They also described the man who was to bring this way of life and to win them for it, and they prophesied about him in the following words, in the form, as it were, of a poem, ...
tireless. She had to go every day to the distant mountain spring which was the one source of water for the whole community. Allowed only one small pail, she would wait patiently in line for hours to get enough water for her children. Running water, to me, is still a great blessing. ...
Irish Around The World·January 15, 2025·0 comments Your Weekly Dose of Irish – January 15th, 2025 This week’s edition features Christy Moore’s “Ride On,” Seamus Heaney’s stunning poem “Postscript,” and a peek into the legend of the… ...