“Christ before me, Christ behind me ,Christ in me.”
– Saint Patrick
May the road rise up 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.
– Irish Blessing
From Irish Central:
Originally written in the Irish language, the prayer – the author is unknown – has three main images, namely wind, sun, and rain. Fittingly for something written so long ago, the ancient Irish’s deep connection to nature and Ireland’s ever-changing elements shine through.
The reference to the wind is thought to be a reference to the Holy Spirit, who came as a “mighty wind” at Pentecost.
The sun’s warmth alludes to God’s mercy which the New Testament (Luke 1:78, NIV) tells us “by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven.”
The mention of rain is thought to be symbolic of God’s provision – nothing will grow without rain.
https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/may-the-road-rise-meet-you-irish-blessing-meaning
May you have a Blessed Day!
