And especially for Fr. Fred and the People of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Atwater, California.
Grace to you and peace, my Sisters and Brothers,
And calm and courage abounding
The deep love of the Father
The true word of the Son
The blazing power of the Spirit
The humble faith of Mary
The protection of the Holy Angels
The strong earth upholding you
The pure air to keep you breathing steady
The blessed Three beside you
The Holy Ones of God all about you
The Congregation of the Faithful with you
In the time of trial
In the time of testing
In the moment of doubt
And in the day of battle
Christ be your shield
Christ be your backbone
Christ be your compass
Christ be your sure foundation
From all illusions may Christ deliver you
From all deceit may Christ deliver you
From all malice may Christ deliver you
From all snares may Christ deliver you
Christ speak in you the true word
Christ work through you the holy deed
Christ establish you in holy love
Christ maintain you in perfect peace
This day and the day after
This day and all your days
This day and at the last day.
Amen.
Check out Kirstin's post on this.
--the BB
9 comments:
Amen, and amen.
Excellent Celtic prayer for those at St. Nicholas, Paul.
I LOVE this Celtic prayer. they had it right, didn't they?
From the diocese of San Joaquin, I am so grateful for your prayers. We are in need of strength and fortitude.
Thanks, Diane. They did. I choose good models. Wrote it in response to Kirstin's encouragement to e-mail Fr. Fred.
Beryl, now nice to hear from our Brick of the Day. (huge grin)
The larger church is not forgetting you and you are not alone, though I am sure it feels like it at times. We will keep the prayers coming and seeking to discern what else seems right.
Lots of love from a native Fresnan!
That was the least I could do--and imperative for me to do it. You take encouragement incredibly well.
OT: Just came in from driving around looking at horrible yard art. Feel very fortunate that I did not have my camera with me. :-)
Beryl, my best friend is up to her neck in RE. Her former rector is an old friend as well. I know, as well as an outsider can, what's been happening in San Joaquin.
We are solidly with you.
Thank God for large favors. I just came back from Santa Fe in the snow. Dinner followed by concert in the Cathedral Basilica of St Francis.
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