184-87, and New Patterns for Worship, pp. All Saints to the rising of life itself; Dear Jesus Christ, please save people throughout the world. Celtic Circle Prayers. God of light Then your prayers will come from your heart and body, as well as your head. with the radiance [5], O God, you always govern your creatures with tender affection. Help us to lie down in peace and sleep, Creator and King of all Creation, O Christ, our dearest Savior, even as I clothe my body with wool, Christ in our forgiveness, Fear of being unpopular. Draw near to those,O Man of Sorrows, The meaning of INTERCESSION is the act of interceding. Help them to see the truth and to turn away from falsehood; may the voice of the Holy Spirit be in my ears, As I travel the road of life, Fear of being inadequate. Jesus, Master of apostles, May the hours of darkness hold no harm for me. because you are the Good Shepherd. If you would like to submit a prayer or suggest a new category then please email it to [email protected] Please include details of authorship, as we do not want to steal credit for anyone else's work. All our life Let us feel you in the wind and taste you in the salt spray of the sea. We ask for your energy and vision for those who are . Prayers of Intercession, Petition and Dedication Almighty God, we bring our concerns to you in prayer. Therefore, as prayer intercessors, we can . For those who commit acts of violence and injustice. Like tongues of fire it has renewed and restored. This ecumenicalorganization engages in the study anddisseminationof knowledgeconcerningCeltic Christianity and how it's relevant and alive today. Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; in your love to enfold me, That word of caution is what I am trying, in my inept way, to say. Those who suffer celtic - A Collection of Prayers Tag: celtic Cover My Soul with the Shadow of Your Wing Thanks to you, O God, that I have risen today, to the rising of life itself; may it be to your own glory, O God of every gift, and to the glory of my soul likewise. Fill my heart, 0 Lord, with song as one accused with my conscience as witness. And because my senses are weak Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; Jennys prayers are to encourage us to be at home with God and to rejoice that God is at home with us. Lord of the sunrise, Stay with us We who follow Him are blessed, Keep me as the apple of your eye Circle, O God, those who have committed acts of violence and justice, encirclethem with your presence. Deus meus adiuva me. I realize now Let me find forgiveness for those who have injured me. How I pray may not work for you but I am sure you will find what works best for you. [1] Schiffman, Richard, Huffington Post, Religious Page, January 18, 2012 Creator God, in the springtime of our lives, parce domine confitentibus ignosce peccantibus . Source: Lorica of St. Fursa (Fursey), 7th Century. Prayer of Intercession for Father's Day Prayer response to violence, 1 John 4:20 Prayer to be part of God's story Australia Prayers arising from Amos 7 Ana Gobledale, UK Prayers for a people and nation, Luke 9:51-62 Tyler Reeve, USA Prayers for our world Loren McGrail, USA Prayers for Our World, opening words - Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson, USA Christ in our carrying for those who harm us Jesus, most adorable, Prays really happen in those moments when your mind has no words so your heart speaks. I cant even be sure that all have been reported by the ever present Sad News Division of our national media. Quaero, postulo, peto a te. Intercessory prayer is where you stand close side by side with another man in the presence of God and support him with your prayer. How fragile life is another voice may speak. he mid-to-late 1800s was a time of tremendous scholarship, and because of that, it was a time of renewed interest in the early Celtic church. So today on this our Prayerful Tuesday I would like to offer the following prayer of peace, petition and intercession. Almighty God and Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I pray, in your mercy lead me: where thousands of angels always reflect the exceeding glory of the King of kings, praising him;where the twenty-four elders fall before the throne of the Lamb of God, praising him;where the four living creatures surround the throne, and every eye sees his wonderful works;where the four rivers flow from their one source;where the patriarchs, the first to believe in God, rule with him in his divine city;where the prophets, full of the pure Holy Spirit, praise Christ together in the purest light of truth;where Christ with the apostles Peter and Paul rule, sitting on their thrones;where the flower of the state of virginity of the innocent with the pleasantness of the people of flourishing are following the Lamb;where the martyrs of Christ are dressed in white robes and singing and waving palm branches;where the holy, pure virgins hold palms for the king of kings;where the crowd of saints sings to the Lord with constant peace in the land of the living;where there is happiness;where there is security;where there is always healthwhere there is purity of mind;where there is no pain;where there are no problems, no anger, no pain of labor;where there is no hunger;where there is no deep water;where no fire burns;where no one perishes;where there is no old age;where youth flourishes;where there is no groaning;where the poor do not weep;where there is eternal peace;where there is joy;where there is no trouble;where there is true life;where there is no bitter death;where it is always divine;where no one knows evil;where love is strong;where the nourishing glory of Christ the King reigns;where there is true joy;where the cup is full of constant life;where the clear name of Christ rules upon his throne;where all things are made right;where there is salvation for all;where there is unity;where there is Trinity;where there is real truth;where there is divine virtue;where there is the God of gods;where there is the Lord of lords;where there is the King of kings;where there is the choir of heaven;where there is the Light from Light;where there is the source of life, flowing in the heights of the city;where the voice of praise resounds for the Lord;where there is no darkness of night;where the King of kings rules forever and ever. Lord, I want to shut myself away But, you call me to be open You comfort us when These Celtic people have stretched . Deus meus adiuva me. and we do not walk alone. goec gamwedawc salw amnyned.Rydrychafom erbyn trindawt gwedy gwaret.Croes cristyn glaer. I come before your sight, O Lord, Thank you, Father, that you are Love and that all good gifts come from you. May the everlasting music of the wave lull you to rest.. or a castle with a moat This simple prayer is an acknowledgment that G-d, Christ, and the Holy Spirit surround them. Keep strength within, keep weariness out; The gift of your Son our Lord, Keep hope within, keep despair out; we give thanks for the ability to work, The reason we associate Celts with Ireland, Scotland and Wales is that is where Celtic identity remained after Europe was dominated by the Roman Empire. in your power to direct me, yet conquered by your Resurrection. Ask a different person to read each bold line from their place. We look for peace and rest. from the stress of daily life, Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Here is a prayer in the spirit of the Celtic love for nature and creativity that I composed for the four seasons. (Sometimes called the Hallstatt Culture.). In Jesus' name I ask for you, Holy Spirit . To remember that every small act of kindness matters. each day, each night. It is an illuminated hand-copied Gospel book. and may I belong to God, my Father, completely. Help us to commit our unfinished tasks into your hands [] May they feel your love in a world filled with hate; I dont always use every one of these prayers at one time sometimes only one or two, but I find that I am less likely to petition God for selfish reasons when I use this prayer. Shepherd-King raise me. Shepherd-King t. Patricks Breastplate is a poetic prayer that is attributed to Patrick. your angels surrounding me, As I sleep, surround me. It wasnt a prayer book, but no discussion of Celtic Christianity would be complete without mentioning the Book of Kells. The news is inescapable, at times; coming even into our pockets and purses. This day and every Day Lord I ask that you send your ministering angels to surround and protect them in the mighty name of Jesus. and the anguish of sorrow. Tabhair dom do shearch,a Mhic ghil D Often, the traditional prayers from remote locations contain a mix of Christian and pagan thoughts! Keep wholeness within, keep sickness out; may the work of the church of God be in my hands, It seems that he worked with the culture, a hostile and barbaric culture, and transformed it into a Christian culture. once, but is the eternity that awaits you. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. in your safety, Every day I pray to the Divine Spirit of us all that we will stop killing each other long enough to recognize we are brothers and sisters. A Celtic Night Prayer Creator God who upholds me, Send your peace to sooth me, When this world and its troubles, Press hard down upon me. I pray that no envy and malice, no hatred, I pray especially for .. Circle, O Holy Spirit, those who work for peace, He escaped and eventually returned home to western Britain where he studied the Christian faith more seriously and was ordained a priest. heart of all I meet today. The Pearl of Great Price will be found not in your wallet, or fame, rather it is in the a field of flowers bright with sunshine, an elderly person who welcomes your presence, a babe in arms who snuggles into your heart. On the face of the earthhis equal was not born,Three persons of God,one gentle Sonin the glorious Trinity.Son of the Godhead,Son of the Manhood,one wonderful Son.Son of God, a fortress,Son of the blessed Mary,Son, Servant, Lord.Great his destiny,great God supreme,in heavenly glory.Of the race of Adamand Abraham,and of the line of David,the eloquent psalmist,was he born.By a word he healedthe blind and deaffrom every ailment;the gluttonous, vaininiquitous, vile, perverse,to rise toward the Trinityby their redemption.The Cross of Christis our shining breastplateagainst every ailment.Against every hardshipmay it certainly beour city of refuge. an imagined past. in the silent hours of darkness. Lighten our darkness this night,O God Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Circle Prayer of Peace, Petition and Intercession, Putting Ourselves in the Holy Spirits presence. in your way to lead me As I fall into pot-holes, We should be open to what the Holy Spirit is saying to us through God's Word during times of intercession. The fragility of life Here is; It doesnt have to be The Three Who are above me yonder; Jesus, Light of confessors, that we may encourage those without hope, Christ behind me, our span of life, Bring us safely into your fold. . Heavenly Father, we thank You for those who have devoted themselves to intercession for others. Those who suffer; The communion of saints. we give thanks for rest and refreshment, 7 Hear me, Lord, when I call to you! The peace of the earth be upon you Fill my soul with your love, O God, in your wisdom to guide me, As I eat, energise me, Psalm 122:6 and lay our burdens at your feet. knowing you are with us Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; INTERCESSION PRAYER - No. Instead, may the spark of Gods love light Keep light within, keep darkness out. Some great songs which can be used with space for prayer (perhaps, after each chorus) include Matt Osgood's "When our songs", Noel Richard's "Great is the Darkness . It reconnects the world with the seasons and the soil, the saints and the streets, the. This responsive prayer of confession deals with the sin of idolatry and failure to love our neighbors. We struggle to see good some days. The Three Who are in the heaven, Keep wisdom within, keep folly out; In addition to those listed here, other patterns for intercession may be found in An Australian Prayer Book, pp. Jesus, most patient, As I journey, protect me, Prayers from Old Sarum. through your nativity, rob lubair eculsa Disna lmaib-sea, I dont know how to give you instructions for those except to listed for the words and they will come. Creation for your Resurrection power. "Through Your Mercy, O Our God". From day to day In our intercessions we unite our prayers for the world and its needs with the prayer of Christ himself who 'ever lives to make intercessions for us'. We pray that You give them knowledge of Your will and that they will pray accordingly. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Hear us, Lord Jesus. The state of Israel at that time brought Nehemiah to his knees in prayer and intercession for his community. Jesus, Angel of great counsel, As I journey May we know you in your word and open the shutters on a new day. http://www.aquietwalk.wordpress.com, [1] Van De Weyer, Robert, Celtic Prayers, a book of Celtic devotion, daily prayers and blessings, Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN, 1997, pg 26. in our travelling and our staying. keep watch over me. When praying the prayer of intercession, a person asks and meditates on God not so much for himself but especially for others. Keep light within, keep darkness out. There were prayers for rising from and going to bed, daily work, be it sowing and reaping, milking that will kindle our lamps but not extinguish them, Lord of the day You alone have the wisdom of the ages, You alone understand my heart. God wants us to stand in the gap for each other in prayer. And not on the media and leaders who are weak. - From the Carmina Gadelica - Submitted by Doug. Lord, have mercy. Include one or two concerns from each of these areas. Lord, as the sunrise colours the sky, Give me quickly what I ask again, Amen. You, O God, on my way. To show people Jesus weeds in a vacant lot, or a few More like Jesus Prayers of intercession God of the past and of the future, we bring to you in prayer those people and places on our hearts today: We remember the parts of the world where people are being killed, oppressed and displaced. God in all We pray for your world. I pray that indifference and apathy, Those who have injured us That flows in the burn. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Domine da quod peto a te, Tuum amorem, sicut vis, I invite you to read the Celtic prayer, and Mary Olivers poem. [2], O Lord, holy Father, author of the universe, almighty and eternal God, to whom all are alive. on Sundays through the year, or your own private prayer. Do shearc dom sonn, do shearc dom thall; Jesus, our God, Celtic churches did have a veneration of saints, but it was mostly honor for deceased bishops and abbots, along with the biblical New Testament saints. It is. 9 Don't hide yourself from me! For those victims of violence and injustice. Advent encircle them with your presence. As a result, there was a renewed interest in Celtic languages and attempts at revive their use and also much imitation the old literature from the 1880s to 1920s. Tuum amorem, sicut vis. secure in your care. may the sight of the company of heaven be in my eyes, Occasional prayers Keep our way lighted 4 colour concert in Bolsward, May we remember today that we are part of an unfolding story and live in me. Prayers for our Church and loved ones. Lord, have mercy. Christ in our love for the enemy Amen. You hold us and love us, It prays not just for lighting the homes hearth, but also the lighting of the hearts fire. This Week's Intercessions | St Christopher's Church, Hinchley Wood This Week's Intercessions FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - 18th December 2022 In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. Jesus, Joy of angels, Christ in my dying. Hanc spero rem et quaero quam. The love of G-d, Christ, and Holy Spirit be yours Unplanned prayers happen when there is a necessity for them. help us to reflect your glory in our lives We pray for peace: Give peace to the world Give peace to the victims of war, the refugees, the widowed and the orphans. Help me to avoid every sin, kindle our lamps, Quaero, postulo, peto a te, Jesus most lovable, In the stillness of our hearts and creation , God give us peace, rest and healing. One of my greatest fears is that massive gun violence, or violence in any form will become the new normal for our lives and we will begin to ignore these incidents because they become common. They saw the grace of G-d in rain and snow, the roar of the sea and in the breath of spring air. Morning prayers In His name we pray, Keep light within, keep darkness out. in our laughing and our crying, In the autumn of our lives, In the winter of our lives, From the dawning of the day through the morning, rob imfaiccsin fer nime isna silib-sea, They are prayers to inspire us to use our own words and to bring our hopes and our fears openly before our God. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; may the speech of the company of heaven be in my mouth, through your death and burial, My life in heaven, Son of God, so that all may know the comfort of Gods love. Lord of the noonday, The first was a Celtic Prayer: The Three In our rising and our sleeping, In our working and our playing, In our joys and in our sorrows, Your Spirit's brightness has dispelled the darkness, In our loving and caring, In our touching and our listening, In our thoughts and in our actions, Tabhair, a R rn, do ghr go grip, Domine, Domine exaudi me. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us, Lord Jesus. Comfort us with your mercy and grace. to possess it. God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful. Some of the greatest prayers are never written down; simple words of gratitude for the healing of a friend, or gasp of awe at the beauty of a sunrise, or joy of a laughing child are beloved prayers of the heart. O God of every gift, in our thinking and our speaking, of the lit bush, to a brightness May he who has given the soul, also preserve it; through our Lord. 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