I Arise Today

This week, I was reminded of this Irish prayer attributed to Saint Patrick.  It is often referred to as the "breastplate" of St. Patrick-- words that shield.

You can learn about St. Patrick and the life that birthed this beautiful prayer here.

May his prayer become your prayer, and may it help center your life and shield you today and always. 

I arise today

Through the strength of heaven; 

Light of the sun,

Brilliance of the moon,

Splendor of fire,

Speed of lightning,

Swiftness of the wind,

Depth of the sea,

Stability of the earth, 

Firmness of the rock.

I arise today

Through God's strength to pilot me;

God's might to uphold me,

God's wisdom to guide me,

God's eye to look before me,

God's ear to hear me,

God's word to speak for me,

God's hand to guard me,

God's way to lie before me,

God's shield to protect me,

God's hosts to save me

Afar and anear,

Alone or in a multitude.

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,

Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ on my right, Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,

Christ in the eye that sees me,

Christ in the ear that hears me.

I arise today

Through the mighty strength

Of the Creator of creation.

What better way to wake up and start our days this week? Let's arise and meet each day full on in His presence!