Saint Columba Day 2016
Today is the traditional celebration day for Saint Columba, an Irish missionary who did the work of God in Scotland. The following quotes are attributed to this man of God. Alone with none but Thee, my God, I journey on my way; what need I fear when Thou art near, Oh King of night and…
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Sandra McCracken and Derek Webb released a short collection of songs (EP) called TN & EP. On that EP is a marvelous song called “Tennessee” (listen to it here). I could not find the lyrics anywhere on the web so I transcribed them myself and checked with McCracken’s staff to confirm a line or two.…
Continue readingThe Irish and Civilization
It is the thesis of Thomas Cahill’s book, How The Irish Saved Civilization, that if Patricius (also known as Saint Patrick) had not boldly gone into Ireland, the course of the entire world would have been different. Ireland, a little island at the edge of Europe that has known neither Renaissance nor Enlightenment – in…
Continue readingCeltic Blessing
May you have – Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks bedside the fire Laughter to cheer you And those you love near you, And all that your heart may desire Traditional
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