Faith flattens mountains is an old Irish saying and an example of the deep spiritual wisdom of our ancestors. Pearls of wisdom found in old Irish proverbs were passed on by our forebears for centuries and millennia. I would go so far as to say, these old adages and dictums can even provide a reliable, […]
Irish Blessings
Irish Blessings, Sayings and Words of Wisdom
There is wisdom in the words of our ancestors, handed down from generation to generation, through a vital oral history tradition. Here you will find collections of my favorite Irish sayings.
Irish Wedding Blessings
Wise old words from Ireland abound, and Irish blessings and sayings for weddings are no exception. Some are heart warming and tender, some are witty and charming, but all sincerely express wishes of love and happiness for the lucky couple. In today’s blog post, I give you a world of Irish marriage wishes at your […]
Irish Blessings, Reflections And Celtic Crosses For Good Friday And Easter
Celtic crosses are seen worldwide as a symbol of Ireland. For Easter I thought I might share some photos of Irish Celtic crosses, together with a collection of Irish blessings and reflections for the Easter season. Old Irish blessings are lyrically beautiful, and perfect for imparting the messages of peace, love and renewal at Easter […]
Irish Rainbow Blessings
Rainbows remind us of possibilities, opportunities and hope. Rainbows are God’s promise – His miracle. In the midst of life’s storms it is often hard to spot a rainbow, but I think the most important thing is to remember, these miracles of the sky only appear after the storm. In Ireland rainbows symbolize blessings from […]
Donegal Sunsets
As the sun sets, magic spreads across the world. But according to Oscar Wilde, my obsession with sunsets is very old fashioned, and a sign that I may even be a bit of a stick-in-the-mud. Oscar Wilde believed we don’t value sunsets because we don’t have to pay for them. No matter how “unfashionable” it […]
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