Each day, I start with something attributed to St. Patrick – St. Patrick’s Breastplate. Here is part of it:
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Swiftness of wind,
Depth of sea,
Stability of earth,
Firmness of rock
I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me;
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s hand to guard me.Afar or anear,
Alone or in a multitude.Christ shield me today
Against wounding;Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ in me.I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of Creation
May you feel the strength contained in the Babe of Bethlehem. And what is there not to be excited about?
