Please be with those who don't know you as Lord and Saviour. Give me patience, Lord, Deus meus adiuva me. You, O God, on my way. Teach us patience Help us to rely on you and your word, Tuum amorem, sicut vis, Give me repose this night and every night. Wells Cathedral, Wells, England If we expect G-d to answer our prayers the way we do when we order something on Amazon, then we have a deep problem. The peace of the sea be upon you God in my waking, Part One: Our daily pilgrimage However long or short Fill my heart, 0 Lord, with song May all that we do deepen our awareness of God you give us the enthusiasm and daring of youth. Jesus, zealous Lover of souls, For protection Jesus, Son of the virgin Mary, have mercy on us. Often, the traditional prayers from remote locations contain a mix of Christian and pagan thoughts! It provides many and varied prayers and services for Days of the week. He writes music that reaches deep inside of me and calls to me. O Lord open our ears We who follow Him are blessed, Knowing that you alone ~ St. Ailbe. When the seasons of our lives are past, He will not leave us in darkness. Missionaries were sent out, first back to Britain, Wales and Scotland, then to mainland Europe. [1], To the almighty living God, who restores and strengthens all his works, let us pray, dear brothers, for our sick brother, that either in renewal or recovery the creature may feel the hand of the creator; in the man of his making may the tender Father recreate his work; through our Lord. Collects and Other Endings for Intercession: For use by the president or those leading intercessions. for the promise of a new day. That word of caution is what I am trying, in my inept way, to say. Surround us with the laughter of your living water, and we do not walk alone. Be Humble (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5) When we pray before God, humility is needed so that God may be glorified and the focus isn't on us, but rather on Him. Source: Book of Taliesin, Welsh, 10th-14th Century, excerptThe Four Ancient Books of Wales, 1868, p. 557-558. O noble King, give your love quickly, ), which is the source of the idea that Druids (Celtic priests) worshiped trees. Help them to see the truth and to turn away from falsehood; Lord of the sunset, Heavenly Father, we thank You for those who have devoted themselves to intercession for others. The chalice of grief Those prayers are unplanned and speak from my heart. from palest hue to dazzling gold, each day, each night. [1] Mary Oliver; Thirst, Beacon Press, Boston, MA, 2006, pg 37, [2] Alexander Carmichael; New Moon of the Seasons, Prayers from the Highlands and Islands, Floris Books, Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1986, pg 74, I have set my bow in the clouds and it will serve as a sign your angels surrounding me, But Lord, you know everything From beginning to end Let the simple words of gratitude, sorrow, or joy shaped in your heart form the bases for a prayer that speaks to the Divine that walks beside you. give us that love which can never cease, through your joys and glory, Tuum amorem, sicut vis. You who knelt in agonised prayer They were Christian people, like us, who lived, worked, sweated and struggled through life, and they committed their cares to God in carefully worded, poetic prayers. Fill our leaders with talents and discernment to seek the common good. http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/t27w.html andhttp://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/t27w.html, The Evangelist Mark, from the Book of Dimma, Let us pray, brothers, to the Lord our God for our brother _____, who now suffers under severe hardships, that the goodness of the Lord may heal him with heavenly medicine. Give me your love, O Son of God, Keep strength within, keep weariness out; Each one of us needs a place to which we can retreat to recharge our spiritual batteries, where we can stop and listen and spend time with the One who knows us best God our Creator. our span of life, secure in your care. May the everlasting music of the wave lull you to rest.. Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. Keep love within, keep self-seeking out; may the serving of God and my neighbor be in my feet, Lord, let your love fill our hearts and minds, that we may love the world with the great love that you have for the world; that we may love you with all our heart and mind and soul and strength, and our neighbour as ourselves. And may I warm those that are lonely, who toss and turn in sleeplessness, 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. O noble King, give your love quickly, So why is Pauls prayer touching me today? The peace of the holy Spirit be upon you Deus pater omnipotens domine caeli ac terrae deduc me obsecro te per misericordiam pietatis tuaeUbi resplendent semper angelorum milia regem regum laudantes cum ingenti gloria .Ubi uiginti quattuor seniores sunt proni agnum dei laudantes ante conspectum throni .Ubi mystica quattuor animalia tota oculis plena tarn mira magnalia .Ubi ilia flumina bis bina manantia uno e fontis rore inrigati .Ubi patriarchae primi credentes deo ciues urbis diuinae regnantes sine (fine) cum eo .Ubi prophetae puri spiritu sancto pleni christum conlaudant clara causa luminis ueri .Ubi sancta maria sanctis cum uirginibus uitae fruentes prmiis & in thronis sublimibus .Ubi petrus et Paulus christi cum apostolis regnant cum rege sedentes in cathhedris .Ubi sequuntur agnum turbae innocentium uirginitatis flore amoeno florentium .Ubi martyrum chori amicti stolis albis christo canentes habentes uitae palmam .Ubi uirgines sanctae castitatis nimiam habent palmam gloriae regni regiae .Ubi sanctorum turbae domino canentium gaudent cum pace firma in terra uiuentium .Ubi est felicitas .Ubi et securitas .Ubi semper sanitas .Ubi mentis puritas .Ubi nullus dolor .Ubi nee mentes nee irae furor Nee dolor laborantibus .Ubi nullus esurit .Ubi nee ullus bibit .Ubi ignis non urit .Ubi nullus peribit .Ubi senex non manet .Ubi iuuenis florebit .Ubi lesus non gemit .Ubi pauper non plorat .Ubi pax perpetua .Ubi et laetitia .Ubi nee molestia .Ubi uita est uera .Ubi nee mors amara .Ubi semper diuina .Ubi non nocent mala .Ubi caritas firma .Ubi alma gloria christi regis regiae .Ubi lumen diuinum .Ubi gaudium uerum .Ubi poculum purum uitae perennis plenum .Ubi nomen praeclarum Christi regnantis (in) thronum .Ubi est rector rerum .Ubi salus cunctorum .Ubi unitas .Ubi diuinitas .Ubi trinitas .Ubi ueritas uera .Ubi uirtus diuina .Ubi deus deorum .Ubi dominus dominorum .Ubi rex regum .Ubi caelorum chori .Ubi lux lucis .Ubi fons uiuus fulget in summa poli .Ubi uox laudis resonat domino regi .Ubi nox nulla tetra .Ubi regnum regnorum saeculorum in saecula . God in my sleeping, Circle Prayer Based on a Prayer found in the Gethsemane Chapel, Circle, O God, those who work for peace and Justice in your world, encircle them with your presence. Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the love in my heart, that it may burn During your day occasionally pause, breathe deeply and extend gratitude toward God. Quaero, postulo, peto a te. Prayers during the day may the smell of the Holy Spirit be in my nose, Tabhair dom do shearch,a Mhic ghil D this day and every day. And help us to remember and follow your Son, our Savior, In the beauty of these Celtic lands may the face of God bless us each day as we journey. A retreat As the above Celtic Prayer offers: 'May the peace of the tallest mountain and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace. Be with us 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. in which you dwell as the Eternal Priest, Please God, give us strength and resolve, enfold us with your love; For even though we might stumble, There are accounts of Patrick baptizing thousands of people, ordaining priests and setting up Christian communities in Ireland. 64 shares. and commend to you what we say, My life in heaven, Son of God, Print out the images, laminate them, and make them available to families in their pews, or in a children's area if you have one. Hold us in your hands, scarred with love, this night and every night. enrich us, Bless us with the knowledge of your ways. through Jesus Christ our Lord. lead us, 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. Tabhair dom go tran, a darfad ars; Pentecost Some intercessions include a response from the congregation, thus: Lord, in your mercy. Though I could and would be happy to use many of these prayers within a service, they are essentially prayers to be used in our own personal devotions. New Year You refresh us and let us rest Before you even rise from your nights sleep, thank God for a restful night and a new day to be in the presence of the Holy. For slumber know the pain of human loss may God make my heart his home, Who never forsakes, Stay the hands of those 7 Hear me, Lord, when I call to you! per te nobisueniam largiaris iesus christus dominus noster . As the midday sun warms us, may each ill haze clear from my soul, O God. And keep us from injuring others INTERCESSION PRAYER - No. for all your love and care, You carry us on your shoulders Christ before me, These prayers . Jesus, hear us. easily snuffed out This is a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians. As I wake from sleep, rouse me, At the same time, Alexander Carmichael was collecting Christian prayers, poems and even some pagan spells from Gaelic speaking people in Scotland. May Christ the Saviour As I baulk at the rough places, may the work of the church of God be in my hands, Keep wholeness within, keep sickness out; Here are prayers from the heart and the hearth. When this world and its troubles, you can weave the perfect tapestry May the stillness of the stars watch over you. Circle me The first was a Celtic Prayer: The Three My special place is the Holy Island of Lindisfarne a tidal island in Northumbria in north-east England. To buy this book online go to www.columba.ie. Keep our way lighted A touch of glory in your way to lead me Keep love within, keep hatred out; Jesus, Lover of chastity, [2] A poem of Mary Olivers and a prayer collected by Alexander Carmichael struck me as I read them. The Three Who are in the air, Please Holy One give me rest and repose, The people may add their intercessions either silently or aloud. Keep generosity within, keep greed out; In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen. 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. Like a fair breeze from the south, may the sight of the company of heaven be in my eyes, We should be open to what the Holy Spirit is saying to us through God's Word during times of intercession. It seems that he worked with the culture, a hostile and barbaric culture, and transformed it into a Christian culture. Heavenly Father, today I pray for everyone around the world, regardless of their situation and locality. They are prayers to inspire us to use our own words and to bring our hopes and our fears openly before our God. You see this prayer says nothing of the compassion, mercy, or Justus we are asked to extend beyond ourselves and into the world. For the Church and live in me. It was a way to surround oneself with God's protection and blessing and remove any evil. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. For creativity/ openness to God [5], O God, you always govern your creatures with tender affection. In the name of the Sacred Three, the Parent, Child, and Holy Spirit, Amen. Prayers for use in Church. Prayers from Old Sarum. Celtic revivals of cultural identity have come and gone and come again in those countries. Be with us, Lord, and lessen the darkness of the world. I will lay down and rest Circle, O God, those who have committed acts of violence and justice, encirclethem with your presence. I wont always recognize her gifts right away, but if I am listening and watching I will see them eventually. Now I have to admit I had no idea what he was talking about, all I knew was there wasnt a pony at the end of my bed the next morning. Jesus, Splendor of the Father, Let me forgive my own mistakes and misdeeds. rob les Docus a choimnesa isna cosaib-sea, 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. Be merciful and answer me! Christ in my sleeping, Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; But life for the early Celtic Christians was not always simple, peaceful or innocent. that I must give all that I have Lord, teach us to number our days When I speak of Celtic Christians, I mean Christians living in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. we feel your protecting arms around us Please guide us and strengthen us to do your will. t. Patricks Breastplate is a poetic prayer that is attributed to Patrick. One of my greatest fears is that massive gun violence, or violence in any form will become the new normal for our lives and we will begin to ignore these incidents because they become common. Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Into your hands, I commit myself this night. From that point, the Celtic church began to lose its distinctiveness from the church of Rome, although some unique practices and emphases continued. Leader Let us ask God to use our prayerful intentions for the benefit of all who are in this room with us Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. in our living, be guiding us, et quia in sacramentistuis meus sensus infirmus est . I pray, not daring to ask what I am not worthy to receive. Christ, have mercy. Fill our hearts with your love The state of Israel at that time brought Nehemiah to his knees in prayer and intercession for his community. This responsive prayer of confession deals with the sin of idolatry and failure to love our neighbors. Guard and protect us A prayer of intercession happens when one party or person prays exclusively to the Lord God for another party or person concerning some particular state or action. Fill my soul with your love, O God, For these Prayers or Intercession and Petition I use the following Celtic Circle Prayer[2], a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians called the Caim or encircling prayer, which goes like this: Circle, O God, (name the person(s) you are praying for), encircle them with your presence. In all we are allowed to share in the daily experiences that lead Jenny to be aware of her God. By 275 B.C. praesta domine ut qui ex nobis duri cordis uerba non suscipis . Christ, have mercy. Sharing is Caring! Like the winding lines in Celtic art, the content of the prayer seems to wind back and forth with its repetition. that others may be drawn to the light of Christ. Send your peace to sooth me, encircle me with your presence. With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple; I will sing, I will praise the Lord. [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. Enfolding love in the faith of Christ, surround me with his presence. Blessings, 112 pp. Jesus, Brightness of eternal light, Jesus, Joy of angels, Christ Jesus, graciously hear us. Help them to see the truth and to turn away from falsehood; Please God let us always remember, R. Now and forever. You bring the dead to life and call things that are not as those that are. Celtic Prayers Of Intercession FOR SALE!. He will always be with us. Like sheep who have strayed in the last light of day,. 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. You comfort us when Prayer For Intercession Heavenly Father, we come to You today to intercede for our nation and the nations of the world that are in such commotion and disarray, and are so antagonistic towards You, and hateful towards the Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for the sins of the world. God the Spirit, Open our lives to your Spirit and to your glory. in our grief and in our sorrow, May the Holy Spirit Take,O take me as I am; less ready to seek to be noticed, for unrealised potential. 184-87, and New Patterns for Worship, pp. [2], Domine, sancte pater, uniuersitatis auctor,omnipotensaeternae deus, cui cuncta uiuunt, qui uiuificas mortuos et uocasea quae non sunt, tanquam ea quae sunt, tuum solitum opus,qui es artifex, pie exerce in hoc plasmatetuo, perdominum. Those are just a few of the times you might briefly stop and re-member your place alongside the creator. Let us raise our voices together, Reflected glory Circle, O God, those who are victims of violence and injustice, encircle them with your presence. "~ -Galatians 3:28, Copyright Beth Maxwell Boyle 2019 All Rights Reserved. Christ in our carrying for those who harm us Stay with us, Lord, for the night falls Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip; This morning, as I kindle the fire upon my The love of G-d, Christ, and Holy Spirit be yours and all for your loves sake. Shepherd-King encourage me. From the rising of the sun to its setting, and protect us with your presence; set your seal upon my heart As I walk the way along, This simple prayer is an acknowledgment that G-d, Christ, and the Holy Spirit surround them. that we may reach out to others. A prayer of confession. 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