A 'beannacht' is old Irish for blessing or benediction. John Donohue wrote this for his mother, Josie. It is good to pray this today. Imagine a very important person in your life right now in your mind's eye, offer him/her to God, dedicate this prayer to him/her, and say this prayer aloud. Beannacht John O'Donohue … Continue reading #51: Beannacht
#24: The Irish Blessing
Today we pray the Irish Blessing. The first part of the prayer is the most popular, but the succeeding parts are just as beautiful. It's something you say to people at weddings or before parting. But it's also good to pray with yourself as its object. I suggest you pray this aloud, letting the words … Continue reading #24: The Irish Blessing
