whose hearts are cold and lifeless, in our travelling and our staying. For those victims of violence and injustice. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; that we may reflect your praise. Bless me as I journey on, yet conquered by your Resurrection. You bring the dead to life and call things that are not as those that are. Circle, O Holy Spirit, (name[s]), at the dawning of a new day, From day to day Here are some characteristics in the Breastplate that are common in many Celtic Christian prayers: he Book of Kells (Wikipedia) is probably the greatest treasure of the Irish church and of Celtic Christianity. Help us to value our lives Here are prayers from the heart and the hearth. Keep strength within, keep weariness out; for your Resurrection power. Legend says that he had a vision of a man urging him to return to Ireland to bring the gospel. your love enfolding me, Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip, Source: Book of Taliesin, Welsh, 10th-14th Century, excerptThe Four Ancient Books of Wales, 1868, p. 557-558. The initials had pictures, winding vine designs, a full spectrum of color and gilding. in your way to lead me by the warmth of your love. O Christ, our dearest Savior, Christ in how we live day to day. 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. Christ around me, For protection may the voice of the Holy Spirit be in my ears, you illuminate the night Thank you that you love them with infinite, divine love. Unplanned prayers happen when there is a necessity for them. As I walk the way along, Please contact for permission for any commercial use. that we may reach out to others. Jennys prayers are to encourage us to be at home with God and to rejoice that God is at home with us. V. May the name of the Lord be praised. Keep love within, keep hatred out; what we are ashamed of, by my life may I show people Jesus. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; The Book of Cerne ( Wikipedia ) is an illuminated manuscript, similar in artistic style to the Book of Kells, containing the Gospels, prayers, hymns, and other liturgical materials. Forgive us our shortcomings Christ Jesus, hear us. May Christ the Saviour It provides many and varied prayers and services for Days of the week. Forgive the sins of this man who has turned to you with all his heart, and give him the grace of eternal life; through our Lord. Some Prayers/ Intercessions for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity As services are now suspended in churches, do use/ share these intercessions at home or on line. and spend some time in pastures green, We pray firstly for those closest to us, our immediate family and closest friends - for their health, needs, joys and fears. Here the seals still sing near St Cuthberts Island and many species of birds find a safe haven. may we praise you. Leader Let us ask God to use our prayerful intentions for the benefit of all who are in this room with us Shepherd-King I pray especially for .. However long or short in our joy and celebration, The Three who are over me, God the Father, You alone have the wisdom of the ages, You alone understand my heart. the last great enemy, and give peace to your world. and commend to you what we say, It may not be until long after the prayer I understand what the answer is. In our intercessions we unite our prayers for the world and its needs with the prayer of Christ himself who 'ever lives to make intercessions for us'. Look around you; do you see the work of G-d, Christ, and Holy Spirit in the everyday living of your life? Christ before me, Jesus, Treasure of the faithful, have mercy on us. that they may evermore shine in your temple, O God of every gift, O Lord open our ears Comfort the dying and those Hanc spero rem et quaero quam. These prayers show us that prayer for the Celts was integrated as part and parcel of their daily lives. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy. Prayer of Intercession God of peace, you have called us all to work for peace and justice. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; Teach us kindness May they feel your love in a world filled with hate; A shepherds care O noble King, give your love quickly, love may burn in my heart, and the We pray for your world. miserere te rogantibus . Source: An Ancient Collect, sixth century, Source of this version: Freely modified fromPrayers of the Early Church,edited by J. Manning Potts, 1953, he Celts were a people and a culture, and they seem to have been in central Europe as early as 800 B.C. For creativity/ openness to God Creation There was also renewed interest in Celtic art. Christ above me, I realize now An online source of Information and Inspiration, Celtic prayers & reflections Jenny Child. Give peace to family and friends; to those who have quarreled and need to be reconciled. Jesus, Light of confessors, Like a fair breeze from the south, Your words they comfort me. and to your glory. Tabhair dom go tran, a darfad ars, God wants us to stand in the gap for each other in prayer. inspire us, or fear, may smother the flame. Know our hearts Give me the peace that only you can grant. God in my sleeping, In the summer of our lives, They make me long each day, For everlasting justice and peace. Hanc spero rem et quaero quam. Bless us with the knowledge of your ways. Bless us with the knowledge of your ways. During your day occasionally pause, breathe deeply and extend gratitude toward God. Shop the Largest Selection, Click to See! 3. As I travel the road of life, Save my soul from sin and wrong. you give us hope and renewal. The miscellany provides prayers and thoughts for various times of the day, as well as reflections for important times of the year. this day, this night, you encompass us with love. through the rough places of life. God the Son, Reflected glory Jesus, most patient, Traveling monks established churches and monasteries. At age 17 he was kidnapped by Irish pirates (who were more like our image of Vikings than Captain Jack Sparrow) and taken to Ireland as a slave, where he remained for six years. Amen. entirely in your hands. We might bruise our feet and callus our palms, Celtic prayers of intercession gw Fiction Writing Liturgies from Lindisfarne is a daily worship book for individuals, new monastic groups and churches. As a result, there was a renewed interest in Celtic languages and attempts at revive their use and also much imitation the old literature from the 1880s to 1920s. Christ in our carrying for those who harm us Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; Our Shepherd and our Teacher, You give us strength and courage 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. Christ in hearts of all that love me, For these Prayers or Intercession and Petition I use the following Celtic Circle Prayer, a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians called the Caim or encircling prayer, which goes like this: Pray for ourselves with sudden swiftness for others, It is a lovely prayer in which to hold in our hearts those in need ofcomfort and support, and for those who lay upon on hearts. As the sun scatters the mist Less harsh in my judgement of others surround me with his presence. more willing to be kind and thoughtful, Help them to see the truth and to turn away from falsehood; God in my living, in our sleeping, be watching us, He will not leave us in darkness. Please contact for permission for any commercial use. 4 colour concert in Bolsward, May we remember today that we are part of an unfolding story Shaper of heaven and earth, of your timing for me. Lord, in your mercy We pray for world leaders: that, moved by the Holy Spirit, they may speak out against the scandal of hunger. This is what I would add, and maybe you would add something else. Who never forsakes, Fill our leaders with talents and discernment to seek the common good. Keep generosity within, keep greed out; Lord of the noonday, In this book of prayers with a difference, Nick Fawcett offers 100 poetic intercessions that speak in a way other prayers cannot quite capture. picture intercessions This works in a similar way to the Eucharistic Prayer pictures, but this time select some images that reflect themes or items that are often featured in the intercessions. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. It would work well in a wide variety of worship contexts. upon you and all of G-ds creation. Jesus, Good Shepherd, we give thanks for energy and enthusiasm, introduced and edited by A. M. Allchin and Ester de Waal Fear of losing people we love. May the God of beauty touch our souls with compassion and justice. Christ behind me, Shepherd-King raise me. Prayers from the Ancient Celtic Church. It is called the Caim, the encircling prayer, a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians. This is probably one of the easiest of the spiritual practices because all you have to do is remember to pause when you begin and end a task and pay attention to your surroundings, letting your thoughts travel to God, breathing in grace and breathing out gratitude. you give us the enthusiasm and daring of youth. 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. 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. in our living, be guiding us, G-d is here, now, with me, with you, with us all. through your agony and passion, to listen to your voice, Take,O take me as I am; of the covenant between Me and the Earth Genesis 9:13 (Torah). Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Some prayers read like hymns, and could easily be sung, others search the heights and depths of our faith. Spare us, O Lord, and forgive the sins we confess. Help them to learn compassion and leave hard-heartedness behind; As the midday sun warms us, with the aiding of your own mercy; Prayers of Intercession arising from Ezekiel 37:1-14 Valley of dry bones John 11:1-45 Resurrection of Lazarus Click here for a ready-to-print Word document: Breath of Life - Prayers of Intercession, Lent 5 Year A Join me in a moment of silence to reflect on those things in your life that feel lifeless. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; (Silent prayer) God of creation, God of Salvation Hear the prayers of our hearts We pray for our extended family and friends who we might not see each week - for their love and concern, for their wellbeing. aduersitate ualitudinis corporis laborantem placitusrespice; uisita eum insalutare tuo, et caelestis gratiae admedicamentum, per dominum. Occasional prayers from our birth to our death, (All) Lord, hear us. In meum cor, ut sanum sit, [Into my heart, that it may be sound,] from the noontide to the setting of the sun, and is then lifted by the gentle rays of the rising sun, Jesus, graciously hear us. 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. O great God, aid my soul with the aiding of your own mercy; even as I clothe my body with wool, We have worshiped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience. Let us see you in our brothers' and sisters' faces, A new day Ar clawr eluyd y gystedlyd ny ryanet.Teir person duw. Rejoicing in the precious gift of the Son, let us pray to the Lord. Advent As I fall into pot-holes, Interceding for the Intercessors. Have mercy on those who call to you. Like sheep who have strayed in the last light of day,. so may our clouded spirits be raised for all your love and care, "Through Your Mercy, O Our God". Give me repose this night and every night. Foreward David Adam 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. 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. Bring us safely into your fold. Night prayer Loving Shepherd, you lead us Jesus, King of glory, from palest hue to dazzling gold, Inform yourself about the needs of your church, community, country, and world. Christ in my travelling, Stay with us in the day of judgment, Lord Jesus, deliver us. God is here and everywhere, residing in all things as their deepest reality. It is sometimes appropriate to deviate from the pattern, especially on a significant occasion or in time of catastrophe. My life in heaven, Son of God, Keep love within, keep self-seeking out; Heavenly Father, today I pray for everyone around the world, regardless of their situation and locality. God in my waking, Help them to see the truth and to turn away from falsehood; Keep hope within, keep despair out; The Henry Bradshaw Society published scholarly editions of The Antiphonary of Bangor, The Lorrha-Stowe Missal, Liturgy and Ritual of the Celtic Church and other resources. They make me long each day, Recent Examples on the Web Soon after the dancers were despatched to a mountaintop shrine in the Vosges mountains to pray for divine intercession. Lighten our darkness this night,O God How fragile life is Give me repose this night and every night. Lord, help me to have more patience, Manam bheith ln de dghr, a Dh, The world has had so many tragedies in recent months. even as I clothe my body with wool, Jesus, example of all virtues, It's an exclusive prayer to God on the behalf of someone or a nation. quem duri adpresens malum langoris adulcerat, ut eumdomini pietas caelestibus dignetur curare medicinis ; qui deditanimam det etsalutem, perdominum nostrum. Amen . There are thistles that slow us, Circle, O God, (name the person(s) for whom you are praying), encircle them with your presence. For the Church keep us, In praise Circle, O Holy Spirit, (name people and places), encircle them with your presence. Here are a few examples of when you might mentally pause and turn your thoughts to God. guide us, [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. [1], Ruth Jewell, February 18, 2014 David Adam Well that fits me to a tee. The Three Who are below me, Lord of the morning, know the pain of human loss He brings us always back to the fold, As the above Celtic Prayer offers: May the peace of the tallest mountain and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. So this morning I offer these words of John Bells for you to chant during the week, to remind you that love, caring, compassion, justice, mercy dont come with perfection they come in the packages they are in, you and I. Keep our way lighted Since you are the maker, in love do your work for this person you have fashioned; through our Lord. t. Patricks Breastplate is a poetic prayer that is attributed to Patrick. Domine da quod peto a te, Knowing that you alone I offer prayers for others and I keep a prayer list with names of those who ask me to pray for them. summon out what I shall be; For world peace, Part Three Celtic Prayers from Iona is a devotional guide following the foci of the Iona community: justice and peace; healing; goodness of creation and earth care; commitment to Christ; communion of heaven and earth; and welcome and hospitality. Deus meus adiuva me. may the serving of God and my neighbor be in my feet, and in the breaking of bread and We struggle and try to see good in our society. Circle Prayer Based on a Prayer found in the Gethsemane Chapel, Circle me And help us to remember and follow your Son, our Savior, Do shearc dom sonn, do shearc dom thall; Keep wholeness within, keep sickness out; Jesus, Eternal Wisdom, I arise today The New Mozarabic Collects. Jesus, Strength of martyrs, Most of his hymns are short chant type pieces that I am able to sing all day. to illuminate a small field Lord, just like Jonah, fear can prevent us from spreading your 'good news', or from responding to your call to do something different. In meum cor, ut sanum sit. 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. And may your holy angels We can pray the Bible. Those prayers are unplanned and speak from my heart. less prone to get hurt and vexed, Prayers for our Church and loved ones. Send your peace to sooth me, Be merciful and answer me! 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. to possess it. 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. This was also the golden age of Irish monasteries which were centers of faith and centers of learning, both sacred and secular. We may be less than perfect, but we are who God Seeks. in our grief and in our sorrow, Deus meus adiuva me. Friday March 20, 2020. Quaero, postulo, peto a te. God the Father of heaven, have mercy. Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; and live in me. He tells us what to pray in His Word. I have seen the sun break through Guard and protect us on to a receding future, nor hankering after As I wander away from you, set your seal upon my heart Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Hear us, Lord Jesus. More like Jesus 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. 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