Sometimes, when the “world” seems to be tilting closer and closer to insanity, we may wonder if our prayers are doing any good at all. The answer is “Yes”… they are! A specific example is that our daily prayers are creating emotional and mental stability within us! When we focus on our Creator and on Creation and practice a bit of Gratitude, we are building Inner Strength and Fortitude. We are also becoming more aware of what is possible rather than just seeing “doom and gloom”. We know this happens because of scientific research that actually started early in the last century.

This is what our Celtic ancestors accomplished as they wove these wonderful prayers into the fabric of their day. Their lives were not easy. They did not have the conveniences we do. If they wanted fresh bread for breakfast, they had to have the flour and ingredients to make it. Or, they needed something of value to trade for a loaf. A bad harvest would mean people went hungry! They also had to deal with invading Anglo-Saxons or those pesky and dangerous Vikings. Their lives were not easy, but their spiritual practices carried them through difficult times, gifting their prayers to us!

~ Celtic Morning Prayer ~

You are the peace of all things calm
You are the place to hide from harm
You are the Light that shines in dark
You are the Heart's eternal spark
You are the door that's open wide
You are the Guest who waits inside
You are the Stranger at the door
You are the calling of the poor
You are my Lord, and with me still
You are my Love, keep me from ill
You are the Light, the Truth, the Way
You are my Saviour this very day.

(celtic oral tradition - 1st millennium)

~ Celtic Evening Prayers ~

This night and every night

grant to me light.

This night and every night

grant to me peace.

This night and every night

grant to me rest.

This night and every night

grant to me grace.

This night and every night

grant to me joy.

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May the God of peace

bring peace to this house.

May the Son of peace

bring peace to this house.

May the Spirit of peace

bring peace to this house,

this night, and all nights.