Help them to see your light in the darkness. Jesus, Son of the living God, It was a way to surround oneself with God's protection and blessing and remove any evil. Prayers in the Celtic tradition, both old and new These prayers come from a variety of sources, and are mainly traditional prayers, some translated from the Gaelic in which they were originally written. In our waking, be blessing us, Christ, have mercy. Thank you that you love them with infinite, divine love. (All materials on Intercessions.co.uk are covered under the Creative Commons License, which means it remains the authors intellectual . Today we call their life style of acknowledging the Presence of the Divine the Spiritual Practice of Presence. God the Son, Quaero, postulo, peto a te, The miscellany provides prayers and thoughts for various times of the day, as well as reflections for important times of the year. As I journey Recent Examples on the Web Soon after the dancers were despatched to a mountaintop shrine in the Vosges mountains to pray for divine intercession. Keep wholeness within, keep sickness out; But, you call me to be open Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Spare us, Lord Jesus. According to some prayer does. "Through Your Mercy, O Our God". INTERCESSION PRAYER - No. Help them find the courage to turn away from evil; A shorter Litany on the Name of Jesus is found at, Translate | Traducir | bersetzen | | Traduire | | | | | A Collection of Prayers (Web Translator), Follow A Collection of Prayers on WordPress.com, Now and Forever: New Collects for Modern Lectionaries, "God Be in My Head" Prayers from Old Sarum, "Through Your Mercy, O Our God" Prayers from the Mozarabic Church (Revised and Translated), The Antiphonary of Bangor and The Divine Offices of Bangor, Prayers from the Evangelical-Lutheran Heritage, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. In the stillness of our hearts and creation , God give us peace, rest and healing. may the sight of the company of heaven be in my eyes, and the sins we were not afraid to commit. O great God, aid my soul They filled their days with prayer beginning with prayers of thanksgiving for waking up and continuing on tomaking the fire and milkingthe cow, all the way to prayers of thanks for the day as they went to their rest. As you prepare breakfast give thanks for the abundance God has graced you with and offer gratitude for the opportunity to share it with your family or friends. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; Morning prayers Prayers for our Church and loved ones. One aspect of reflection is prayer; prayer for ourselves, the world, those who are suffering, and those who cause suffering. They are prayers to inspire us to use our own words and to bring our hopes and our fears openly before our God. secure in your care. and the source of every sin to forsake; Jesus, Son of the virgin Mary, have mercy on us. Take,O take me as I am; 185-218. you bring down the curtain of night on a weary world. Do shearc dom sonn, do shearc dom thall, For patience Therefore, it goes well beyond just praying to the Lord God on behalf of another. through your agony and passion, And in the patches of sunlight that filter through the trees. Lord I ask that you send your ministering angels to surround and protect them in the mighty name of Jesus. Keep our way lighted in the faith of Christ, this day, this night, the challenges of a new dawn. In the waxing and the waning of the moon, Vocal Ensemble Eljakim uit Bolsward olv Erwin de Ruijter tijdens From your wrath, He brings us always back to the fold, You comfort us when Please Holy One give me rest and repose, Celtic Circle Prayers. Hanc spero rem et quaero quam. Christ in how we live day to day. Let me find forgiveness for those who have injured me. may we praise you. Wells Cathedral, Wells, England But that was the pearl The peace of the holy Spirit be upon you Jesus, Light of confessors, Lord, as the sunrise colours the sky, Quaero, postulo, peto a te, [I search, I ask, I beg of you,] I come before your sight, O Lord, for unrealised potential. Celtic Evening Prayer: For Community. the love in my heart, that it may burn Christ to comfort and restore me, Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; For those who commit acts of violence and injustice. Creator God who upholds me, The poetic books furnish a few examples of intercessory prayer: Job's intercession for his children (Job 1:5); Job's regret at the absence of intercession (Job 16:21); the Lord's command that Job should pray for his friends (Job 42:8). guard us with your holy angels Jesus, Eternal Wisdom, Help us please to understand and to act, t. Patricks Breastplate is a poetic prayer that is attributed to Patrick. I pray that indifference and apathy, By 275 B.C. Yes, sometimes there is no answer and that is probably God saying no to my request, but, sometimes the answer comes in a way I dont recognize or expect. He words have stuck with me to this day: God doesnt give things we want, God gives us the things we need. like a candle in the wind Christ in my being, It is an illuminated hand-copied Gospel book. knowing you are with us I arise today Please contact for permission for any commercial use. God in all Seasons By Debra Walters God of the harvest and golden sun we come. And may I warm those that are lonely, The peace of the earth be upon you Creation That is what we are asked to do; it is a small thing but Oh so hard to succeed at. and from wanting to run ahead Hold us in your hands, scarred with love, That flows in the burn. May the stillness of the stars watch over you. Like tongues of fire it has renewed and restored. Foreward David Adam the sharing of wine, O God, When praying the prayer of intercession, a person asks and meditates on God not so much for himself but especially for others. Give refreshing rest to those How fragile life is Allow yourself to feel the sadness, anger and joy around you. and all for your loves sake. of your presence. Prayers for use in Church. Christ before me, He writes music that reaches deep inside of me and calls to me. God is looking for real beings that try, fail, get up and try again. Heavenly Father, today I pray for everyone around the world, regardless of their situation and locality. - From the Carmina Gadelica - Submitted by Doug. Let them respond to you and be saved. even as I clothe my body with wool, Circle, O God, those who work for peace and Justice in your world, encircle them with your presence. for all your love and care, If you would like to submit a prayer or suggest a new category then please email it to beki@intercessions.co.uk Please include details of authorship, as we do not want to steal credit for anyone else's work. But whatever you add let your words open your heart to both the victim and the one who commits the crime. Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip; God also gives her gifts in her own time, not mine, God listens but picks the moment when what she offers will do the most good for my life with her. we are hurting. O Christ, our dearest Savior, Kuno Meyer also collected, translated and published much old Irish literature, sacred and secular. In the ebbing and the flowing of the tide, It is my hope that you too will find your special place where you can be alone with God and experience the beauty of his Creation. surround us with your presence; Tuum amorem, sicut vis, Lord, graciously hear us. roba locc do Da in cride-sea, In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. How I pray may not work for you but I am sure you will find what works best for you. Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip, Be with us, Lord, Celtic Prayers Of Intercession FOR SALE!. of great price, the one field that had for all we can achieve, Prayers of intercession We pray for the Church: that she may be a sign of God's light and goodness in our world, and a beacon of hope for the most vulnerable. From the dawning of the day through the morning, Jesus, Father of the world to come, Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. he Book of Kells ( Wikipedia) is probably the greatest treasure . Here are a few examples of when you might mentally pause and turn your thoughts to God. may we praise you. each day, each night. The rain was coming down, the wind was blowing, Suzie was snuggled in my lap so I opened up two of my favorite books of poetry, Thirst by Mary Oliver,[1] and a book of Celtic prayers collected by Alexander Carmichael titled New Moon of the Seasons, Prayers from the Highlands and Islands. We come with thankfulness for provision into the unseen winter. Please be with those who don't know you as Lord and Saviour. Let me forgive my own mistakes and misdeeds. In fact he states It doesnt matter if you pray for yourself or for others, pray to heal an illness or for peace in the world, or simply sit in silence and quiet the mind the effects appear to be the same. Now Im not calling Mr. Schiffman the worlds best expert but from my own experience I have to agree with him, prayer does help me and does provide comfort for those I pray for. The Three Who are below me, Celtic churches did have a veneration of saints, but it was mostly honor for deceased bishops and abbots, along with the biblical New Testament saints. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; I offer prayers for others and I keep a prayer list with names of those who ask me to pray for them. The Celtic Christians of that time made long lists of things they wanted Gods protection from: the Red Plague, the Yellow Plague, marauders, thieves, nakedness, drought, famine. desire you, look on you in love, I have seen the sun break through or fear, may smother the flame. Let the mountains echo with the joyful sound, They make me long each day, For everlasting justice and peace. In sorrow Prayers of the people (intercession) on Sin, organized by topic to help you quickly find beautiful prayers that fit the theme of your worship service. Hanc spero rem et quaero quam, Instead, may the spark of Gods love light Knowing that you alone In the winter of our lives, Circle, O God, (name the person(s) for whom you are praying), encircle them with your presence. inspire us, and use our time wisely Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; Keep wisdom within, keep folly out; Keep strength within, keep weariness out; Some prayers read like hymns, and could easily be sung, others search the heights and depths of our faith. Keep strength within, keep weariness out; I pray that no envy and malice, no hatred, Forgive us when we forget your gift of love. you can weave the perfect tapestry Jesus, most admirable, Let those who have eyes to see and hears to hear. CatholicIreland.net 2023. The whole exercise may take no longer than one minute to re-member yourself to the Holy Spirit. Christ behind me, Christ before me, He will always be with us. Shepherd-King lead me. Circle, O Holy Spirit, (name people and places), encircle them with your presence. Who died on the cross. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, have mercy on us. Like the winding lines in Celtic art, the content of the prayer seems to wind back and forth with its repetition. All our life A Celtic Night Prayer Creator God who upholds me, Send your peace to sooth me, When this world and its troubles, Press hard down upon me. [5], Deus, qui facturam tuam pio semper do[mi]nares afectu,inclina aurem tuam suplicantibus nobis tibi; ad famulumtuum .n. Christ in my travelling, Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. He is rightly called the Apostle to the Irish. He grew up as a Christian in Roman Britain, but as a teenager, he was not serious about his faith. The Three Who are in the earth, Circle, O God, those who have committed acts of violence and justice, encirclethem with your presence. Shepherd-King walk beside me. that we may encourage those without hope, The Antiphonary of Bangor and The Divine Offices of Bangor. this day and every day. Occasional prayers In the name of the Sacred Three, the Parent, Child, and Holy Spirit, Amen. your love enfolding me, In the name of the Lamb, rob la Da athairuile in duine-sea! cut off by the tide, Scripture and Christian experience also suggest that different patterns of prayer can be helpful for involving people and edifying the church. Manam bheith ln de dghr, a Dh, more humble like Jesus, my Lord. That haveheld me down and frozen me in place. Night prayers 3. As I dress, gird me with your power, that we may reach out to others. Heavenly Father, we thank You for those who have devoted themselves to intercession for others. God the Father of heaven, have mercy. Like sheep who have strayed in the last light of day,. in our working and our resting, Keep light within, keep darkness out. if we trust you. Shepherd-King Amen. And because my senses are weak In the great tradition of Celtic prayers these are very much prayers and reflections from the ordinary daily round and from the home. As the above Celtic Prayer offers: 'May the peace of the tallest mountain and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace. Christ Jesus, graciously hear us. Do shearc dom sonn, do shearc dom thall; O noble King, give your love quickly, As I fall into pot-holes, an imagined past. Inspire our artists and musicians, writers and craftspeople. the blue iris, it could be And recognize Christ in every encounter Cover My Soul with the Shadow of Your Wing, Confession of Sins from the Book of Cerne, The Creed in the Confession of St. Patrick, http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/t27w.html, Prayers for the Sick from the Book of Dimma, https://celt.ucc.ie//published/G400079/index.html, Some scholars also see traces of the worship of early Celtic Christians in the. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; We pray for peace: Give peace to the world Give peace to the victims of war, the refugees, the widowed and the orphans. Christ in the mouth of friend and stranger. 7 Hear me, Lord, when I call to you! Jesus, Father of the poor, Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right. The meanings I receive for my prayers will not mean the same thing to you. You refresh our bodies with sleep to wait for you to act. Keep generosity within, keep greed out; As the sun sinks in a kaleidoscope of colour and waken us to face Comings and goings The initials had pictures, winding vine designs, a full spectrum of color and gilding. Some of the greatest prayers are never written down; simple words of gratitude for the healing of a friend, or gasp of awe at the beauty of a sunrise, or joy of a laughing child are beloved prayers of the heart. Celtic prayers of intercession gw Fiction Writing Liturgies from Lindisfarne is a daily worship book for individuals, new monastic groups and churches. You, O God, on my way. The book is published by Kevin Mayhew, who specialise in publishing resources for the Christian market. The love of the sky be yours the treasure in it. in our journeying, be keeping us, [2] A poem of Mary Olivers and a prayer collected by Alexander Carmichael struck me as I read them. Jesus, Splendor of the Father, It may not be until long after the prayer I understand what the answer is. In meum cor, ut sanum sit, Fill my soul with your love, O God, In the summer of our lives, may the presence of the Holy Spirit be on my head, God of light If these prayers are helpful for you please feel free to you them, but, you may also have or find a prayer that works better for you and that is just as much a blessing. the shepherds tender care. Domine, Domine exaudi me. that we may always see you, Amen. In the beginning and the ending of our lives, Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, who are bent on evil deeds. Lord Jesus, we pray, we give thanks for rest and refreshment, Keep wholeness within, keep sickness out; Wherever we are, we can find opportunities to stand with people, and identify with their needs and hopes. Source of this version: Prayers from the Ancient Celtic Church. From beginning to end may the smell of the Holy Spirit be in my nose, We who follow Him are blessed, encircle them with your presence. [1], Deum uiuum omnipotentem, cui omnia opera restaurare[et] confirmare facillimum est, fratres carissimi, profratrenostro infirmo supliciter oremus, quo creatura manum sentiatcreatoris aut inreparando aut inrecipiendo ; inhomine suo piuspater opus suum recreare dignetur, perdominum nostrum. Loving Shepherd, you lead us This litany from an Irish prayer book asks Jesus for mercy appealing to who he is, his attributes, his virtue, his love and his work. and so apply our hearts to wisdom. The Three Who are in the air, you enfold us in your love which will never let us go. and give peace to your world. and live in me. 91-102, A Prayer Book for Australia, pp. Read the loricas. based on Exodus 3:1-15, Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 16:21-28 Gracious God, In love You created us, and in love You sustain us, day after day. Leader Let us ask God to use our prayerful intentions for the benefit of all who are in this room with us Lord of the morning, Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Tabhair dom do shearch,a Mhic ghil D Much joy can be shared in the knowledge, Amen . in which you dwell as the Eternal Priest, Jesus, most adorable, One of the early prayers of the Celtic people was offered as they laid the morning fire to begin the day and the one below is one of my favorites for it has a double meaning. Keep generosity within, keep greed out; and leave whateer the future holds Christ in hearts of all that love me, in our grief and in our sorrow, Stay with us, Lord, for the night falls They make me long each day, For everlasting justice and peace. like cold water on the fire. However long or short It wasnt a prayer book, but no discussion of Celtic Christianity would be complete without mentioning the Book of Kells. It is a lovely prayer in which to hold in our hearts those in need of comfort and support, and for those who lay upon on hearts. Prayers of intercession God of the past and of the future, we bring to you in prayer those people and places on our hearts today: We remember the parts of the world where people are being killed, oppressed and displaced. Life is not hurrying. that we may reflect your praise. Domine da quod peto a te. The Three Who are above me here, Here is a prayer in the spirit of the Celtic love for nature and creativity that I composed for the four seasons. rob lubair eculsa Disna lmaib-sea, So today on this our Prayerful Tuesday I would like to offer the following prayer of peace, petition and intercession. Fear of being unpopular. In our coming and going, Jesus, True Light, As I journey, protect me, Deus meus adiuva me. through the rough places of life. Amen. our achievements and unfulfilled dreams. May our prayers of intercession inspire us to do what we can to make a difference! Almighty God and Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I pray, in your mercy lead me: where thousands of angels always reflect the exceeding glory of the King of kings, praising him;where the twenty-four elders fall before the throne of the Lamb of God, praising him;where the four living creatures surround the throne, and every eye sees his wonderful works;where the four rivers flow from their one source;where the patriarchs, the first to believe in God, rule with him in his divine city;where the prophets, full of the pure Holy Spirit, praise Christ together in the purest light of truth;where Christ with the apostles Peter and Paul rule, sitting on their thrones;where the flower of the state of virginity of the innocent with the pleasantness of the people of flourishing are following the Lamb;where the martyrs of Christ are dressed in white robes and singing and waving palm branches;where the holy, pure virgins hold palms for the king of kings;where the crowd of saints sings to the Lord with constant peace in the land of the living;where there is happiness;where there is security;where there is always healthwhere there is purity of mind;where there is no pain;where there are no problems, no anger, no pain of labor;where there is no hunger;where there is no deep water;where no fire burns;where no one perishes;where there is no old age;where youth flourishes;where there is no groaning;where the poor do not weep;where there is eternal peace;where there is joy;where there is no trouble;where there is true life;where there is no bitter death;where it is always divine;where no one knows evil;where love is strong;where the nourishing glory of Christ the King reigns;where there is true joy;where the cup is full of constant life;where the clear name of Christ rules upon his throne;where all things are made right;where there is salvation for all;where there is unity;where there is Trinity;where there is real truth;where there is divine virtue;where there is the God of gods;where there is the Lord of lords;where there is the King of kings;where there is the choir of heaven;where there is the Light from Light;where there is the source of life, flowing in the heights of the city;where the voice of praise resounds for the Lord;where there is no darkness of night;where the King of kings rules forever and ever.