Today - We are all Irish!

This was sent to me by my stepfather. The words are beautiful, the meaning significant.

This put me in a thoughtful place.

CELTIC BLESSING

(author unknown - translated by Charles Mitchell)

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"I wish you not a path devoid of clouds,

Nor a life on a bed of roses,

not that you might never need regret,

nor that you should never feel pain.

No, that is not my wish for you.

My wish for you is:

That you might be brave in times of trial,

when others lay crosses upon your shoulders.

When mountains must be climbed,

and chasms are to be crossed.

When hope can scarce shine through.

That your gift God gave you

Might grow along with you

and let you give the gift of joy

to all who care for you.

That you may always have a friend

who is worth that name.

Whom you can trust, and who helps

you in times of sadness.

Who will defy the storms

of daily life at your side.

One more wish I have for you

that in every hour of joy and pain

you may feel God close to you.

This is my wish for you,

and all who care for you.

This is my hope for you,

Now and forever."

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To see the version with amazing photos of Ireland - click here!

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