levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9533 Posts
Posted - Mar 17 2023 : 05:13:26 AM
Wishing you all a great day whether you are Irish or not.
Go n-éirí an bóthar leat Go raibh an ghaoth go brách ag do chúl Go lonraí an ghrian go te ar d’aghaidh Go dtite an bháisteach go mín ar do pháirceanna Agus go mbuailimid le chéile arís, Go gcoinní Dia i mbos A láimhe thú.
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
The reference to the wind is thought to be a reference to the Holy Spirit, who came as a “mighty wind” at Pentecost.
The sun’s warmth alludes to God’s mercy which the New Testament (Luke 1:78, NIV) tells us “by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven.”
The mention of rain is thought to be symbolic of God’s provision – nothing will grow without rain.
In Irish, the first line “Go n-éirí an bóthar leat” more literally usually translated as “May you succeed on the road”
Proud of my Irish heritage so I hope you all don't mind me sharing.
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" Psalm 119:105
nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1350 Posts
Posted - Mar 17 2023 : 08:14:44 AM
Share away Denise! I love to learn about other places and cultures. Ireland is one of my top 5 "I want to go see" places. I want to go to a pub and have some fish and chips and a shot of Irish whiskey! I hope you have a fantastic St. Patrick's Day despite this weather LOL!
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9533 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9533 Posts
Posted - Mar 17 2023 : 09:24:06 AM
Thanks Heather! It is also on my bucket list.
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" Psalm 119:105
Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4096 Posts
Posted - Mar 17 2023 : 09:57:01 AM
Thanks for sharing Denise.
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1061 Posts
Posted - Mar 17 2023 : 7:03:33 PM
I love this! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
Happy St. Patrick's day!
Posted - Mar 17 2023 : 05:13:26 AM
