Irish Blessings And Sayings About Faith

Sayings about faith are part of our Irish cultural inheritance.

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, moral framework to help guide us through life.

https://www.irishamericanmom.com/2015/04/29/knocknarea-and-queen-maeve-of-connacht/ — Knocknarea in County Sligo

Today's collection of sayings about faith, definitely fulfills that criteria.

The Importance Of Passing On Our Ancestors' Knowledge
Exploring Irish Wisdom By Topic
Irish Proverbs And Sayings About Faith

The Importance Of Passing On Our Ancestors' Knowledge

If you ever wonder why you enjoy reading old proverbs and sayings, then ask yourself the following questions....

Do you believe it is important to pass on the ancient knowledge of our ancestors found in Irish proverbs to the next generations?

Do you believe the wise old words of our forefathers encapsulate the fundamental values necessary for living a good life?

Celtic cross and symbol of faith beside a green field — Celtic Cross in Ireland

Do you believe these old precepts and truisms can help us delve into our Irish psyche and further understand our Celtic mindset?

If, like me, you believe it is important to record and share the wisdom of our Irish forebears, then this little corner of the internet is perfect for you.

Exploring Irish Wisdom By Topic

I like to explore Irish proverbs from centuries past by subject matter, rather than by grouping every kind and class of saying into lists the length of today and tomorrow.

Here, I create collections of old sayings about common topics, virtues, superstitions and/or witticisms.

Stone circle in a field — Drombeg Stone Circle in County Cork

Today's subject matter is all about faith and spiritual belief sets.

Together, let's savor a little Irish folk wisdom centered on the importance of faith in our lives.

Irish Proverbs And Sayings About Faith

This collection of proverbs and sayings teaches us the universal importance of having faith in something greater than ourselves.

I've included the original Irish language version of each saying, when known.

However, these words are not specific to the Catholic or other Christian faiths, but can be applied to any faith, where someone believes in a greater spiritual creator and guide.

Celtic cross in a rural cemetery — Celtic Cross in an Irish Cemetery

Hence, these sayings are for people of all faiths and spiritual beliefs to enjoy.

I hope you too will find them inspirational.

Let's take a look at each saying individually.

Faith Flattens Mountains

"Cláraíonn creidimh cnoc."

Phonetic pronunciation: Claw-reen creh-div con-uck.

And here's the sound file for Irish pronunciation...

"Faith flattens mountains."

A close up of a dolmen make of rock with a mountain behind — Faith Flattens Mountains

I love how other nationalities may have moved mountains with their faith, but in Ireland we flattened them.

Knowledge, Wisdom and Faith

Here's a beautiful old Irish saying about wisdom and understanding to accept faith.

"Creideamh ag an tuath, eolas ag an tsaoi."

Phonetic pronunciation: Creh-div egg on two-ah, oh-lus egg on th-hee

And here's the sound file for Irish pronunciation...

"The unlearned person has faith, the learned knows."

Text superimposed on the ceiling of a church — Faith and Knowledge

Faith in Your Heart

This lovely old saying is simple, but means so much.

"Mura bhfuil creideamh i do chroí, ní féidir aon ní."

Phonetic pronunciation: Mur-ah will creh-div ih duh kree, nee fay-dir ay-un nee.

And here's the sound file for Irish pronunciation...

"Without faith in your heart, you can do nothing."

Text on a graphic featuring old vellum manuscripts — Faith in your Heart

Seeing is Believing

This saying is used all over the world. We may never know exactly where this saying originated, but here is the Irish language version.

"Déanann feiceáil fírinne."

Phonetic pronunciation: Day-nun feck-awl feer-un-ah.

And here's the sound file for Irish pronunciation...

"Seeing is believing."

Text on a graphic featuring a sandy beach and mountains — Seeing is Believing

Old Irish Saying About Doubt

Anyone who has ever doubted their faith, will find solace in this old Irish saying.

"Is é an t-amhras eochair an tuisceana."

Phonetic pronunciation: Iss ay on thow-rus uck-er on thish-kin-ah.

And here's the sound file for Irish pronunciation...

"Doubt is the key to understanding."

Text on a photo collage of stone crosses, statues, a dolmen and a stone hut — Doubt is the key to understanding

Understanding

Here's the Irish way of telling us that hindsight is 20:20.

"Tis afterwards that everything is understood."

Text beside an image of a rope bridge over an ocean inlet — Tis afterwards that everything is understood

The Road To Heaven

And here is one of my favorites...

“The road to Heaven is well signposted,

but it's badly lit at night.”

Text on a graphic featuring a road at twilight — The Road to Heaven is Well Signposted

It was faith that helped our ancestors dare to cross the Atlantic ocean in search of a better life many years ago.

I pray your faith gives you strength and courage because true fulfillment is reserved for those with the fortitude to see life's challenges through even under the most difficult of circumstances.