Irish Paintings
and Verses

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Irish Hospitality

O King of Stars,
whether my house be dark or bright,
never shall it be closed against anyone
lest Christ close his house against me.

If there be a guest in our house
and you conceal aught from him,
’tis not the guest that will be without it,
but Jesus, Mary’s son.

—An Irish Blessing for Hospitality


In the spirit of the Great Saint Patrick,
may you be a minister
of the Sacrament of Hospitality
as you welcome at your door
family, neighbors, and the stranger
as Christ Himself.






The Parade of Saints

God willing — you, your very self,
will be a’marchin’ behind them
along with all the holy saints
in that grand parade
into paradise
on this St. Patrick’s Day.

A Happy St. Patrick’s Day,
 and may God bless you
and the saints be with you!
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An Irish Circle Blessing

May you be encircled with blessings
all kinds and in great abundance.

May the holy seed of Christ within you
grow daily into a saintly golden harvest,
as your life becomes that Grand Parade
in which you proudly and happily march
behind Saint Patrick and all the saints
into the Glorious Barn of Christ.


St. Brigit's Blessing

O saintly Brigit of Ireland,
friend of God and Saint Patrick,
please pester our Lord
to give this blessing:

May the hearth of your heart
be ever aglow with love’s fire
so you can share its warmth
with friends and strangers
and all those you meet on the street.

May both your milk bucket
and your bread box be ever full
so you can share them generously
with family and friends
and whoever drops by your door.

A Happy and Blessed St. Patrick’s Day!
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An Old Irish Fiddle

Greetings and blessings
to an old friend.

All the years have only enhanced
the melody of your happy tune
in my life.

May the good Lord bless you
with the ceaseless song
of a long life.








An Irish Blessing

May St. Patrick and St. Bridget,
and all the saints smile blessings
upon you this St. Patrick’s Day.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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A Leprechaun's Blessing

May the singing of all the holy saints,
to the music of St. Gabriel’s Angel Band,
set all the wee folk and the leprechauns
merrily dancin’ on the roof of your home.

And may bushel baskets of blessings
come to you and all your kin as well
on this holy feast day of St. Patrick.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day
and
May good fortune be yours!

 

(Guarantee: Placing this card in a prominent position in your home or office will ensure that the leprechauns and other Wee Folk, the Shee, who loved to be honored, will come to visit you with armloads of gifts of good fortune.)