Based on pictures by gute, jreberlein, mothrah and niecey at stock.XCHANG. Song 1: “Irischer Segen” by Andy Lang May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May […]
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December 30 – An Queenly Blessing
Based on “Enlightened Praise” by lumix2004 at stock.XCHANG. Keep us, O God, from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let us be done with faultfinding and leave off self-seeking. May we put away all pretenses and meet each other, face to face, without self-pity and without prejudice. May we never […]
December 29 – An Elvish Blessing
Based on “Sailing to the Sunrise” by jefras at stock.XCHANG. In the high halls beyond the West Beneath the blue vaults of Varda tremble the stars in the song of her voice, holy and queenly. Who now shall refill the cup for me? Hoping that you shall find Valimar and that your cup shall ever […]
December 28 – An Earthly Blessing
Based on “The Potter” by Zela at stock.XCHANG. Earth teach me quiet ~ as the grasses are still with new light. Earth teach me suffering ~ as old stones suffer with memory. Earth teach me humility ~ as blossoms are humble with beginning. Earth teach me caring ~ as mothers nurture […]
December 27 – A Blessing of Healing
Based on “Lady Bay I” by csp at stock.XCHANG. Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans, so may the power of every moment of your goodness flow forth to awaken and heal all beings– those here now, those gone before, those yet to come. […]
December 26 – Mary’s Blessing
Based on “White Roses” by frenchbyte at stock.XCHANG. Three things are of the evil one: An evil eye; An evil tongue; An evil mind. Three things are of God, and these three are what Mary told her Son, for she heard them in heaven: The merciful word, The singing word, And the good word. May […]
December 25 – A Celtic Christmas Blessing
Based on “Cross 1” by raichinger at stock.XCHANG. Song 1: God Bless this Child” by Aretha Franklin Now may the fragrance of His peace Soar through your heart like the dove released: Hide in His wings, oh weary, distant soul, He’ll guide your spirit home. And may His love poured from on high Flow to […]