Irish Blessings and Prayer to Read Out Loud on St. Patrick's Day

  • <p>You've probably used the phrases "Top of the morning!" and "Erin go Bragh!" every March 17, whether in your <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/a35217259/st-patricks-day-instagram-captions/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:St. Patrick's Day Instagram caption" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">St. Patrick's Day Instagram caption</a>, <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/g35228772/st-patricks-day-quotes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:St. Patrick's Day quotes" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">St. Patrick's Day quotes</a>, or in conversation with your friends. This year, check out these heartwarming Irish blessings and prayers to make the most of the day. Some celebrate the beauty of Ireland, while others wish fortune upon you and yours. These best St. Patrick's Day quotes are the perfect sentimental message to share with those who are dear to you. If your family is from Ireland, use these blessings to celebrate your heritage and family history. Even if you aren't Irish, send one or two of these prayers to someone in your life who you care about. As one goes, "May you know nothing but happiness, from this day forward." What better way to start off you <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/a35203099/when-is-st-patricks-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:St. Patrick's Day" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">St. Patrick's Day</a> than by reminding those you love that you're wishing them the best? You can even incorporate these sayings into your <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/crafts-diy/g34931626/st-patricks-day-decorations/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:St. Patrick's Day decorations" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">St. Patrick's Day decorations</a> by turning them into a print and framing it!</p><p>Reading these Irish blessings and prayers is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. And if you really want to transport yourself to the Emerald Isle, have a marathon of <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g35191121/best-irish-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Irish movies" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Irish movies</a> at night!</p>
  • <p>May the road rise up to meet you.</p><p>May the wind be always at your back.</p><p>May the sun shine warm upon your face,</p><p>The rains fall soft upon your fields,</p><p>And, until we meet again,</p><p>May God hold you in the palm of His hand.</p>
  • <p>May the Irish hills caress you.</p><p>May her lakes and rivers bless you.</p><p>May the luck of the Irish enfold you.</p><p>May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.</p>
  • <p>May peace and plenty be the first</p><p>To lift the latch to your door.</p><p>And happiness be your guest today and evermore. </p>
  • <p>Ireland, it's the one place on earth</p><p>That heaven has kissed</p><p>With melody, mirth,</p><p>And meadow and mist.</p>
  • <p>May your blessings outnumber</p><p>The shamrocks that grow.</p><p>And may trouble avoid you</p><p>Wherever you go.</p>
  • <p>May the friendships you make,</p><p>Be those which endure,</p><p>And all of your grey clouds</p><p>Be small ones for sure.</p><p>And trusting in Him</p><p>To Whom we all pray,</p><p>May a song fill your heart,</p><p>Every step of the way.</p>
  • <p>May there always be work for your hands to do,</p><p>May your purse always hold a coin or two.</p><p>May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane,</p><p>May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.</p><p>May the hand of a friend always be near you,</p><p>And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.</p>
  • <p>May your troubles be less</p><p>And your blessings be more.</p><p>And nothing but happiness</p><p>Come through your door.</p>
  • <p>May you be poor in misfortune,</p><p>Rich in blessings,</p><p>Slow to make enemies,</p><p>Quick to make friends.</p><p>But rich or poor, quick or slow,</p><p>May you know nothing but happiness</p><p>From this day forward.</p>
  • <p>Ireland, it’s the one place on earth</p><p>That heaven has kissed</p><p>With melody, mirth,</p><p>And meadow and mist.</p>
  • <p>May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.</p><p>May your heart be as light as a song.</p><p>May each day bring you bright happy hours,</p><p>That stay with you all year long.</p>
  • <p>May the leprechauns be near you,</p><p>To spread luck along your way.</p><p>And may all the Irish angels,</p><p>Smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.</p>
  • <p>Now sweetly lies old Ireland</p><p>Emerald green beyond the foam,</p><p>Awakening sweet memories,</p><p>Calling the heart back home.</p>
  • <p>May you have warm words on a cold evening,</p><p>A full moon on a dark night,</p><p>And the road downhill all the way to your door</p>
  • <p>Here's to you and yours</p><p>And to mine and ours.</p><p>And if mine and ours</p><p>Ever come across to you and yours,</p><p>I hope you and yours will do</p><p>As much for mine and ours</p><p>As mine and ours have done</p><p>For you and yours!</p>
  • <p>May your heart be warm and happy</p><p>With the lilt of Irish laughter</p><p>Every day in every way</p><p>And forever and ever after.</p>
  • <p>May the luck of the Irish</p><p>Lead to happiest heights</p><p>And the highway you travel</p><p>Be lined with green lights.</p>
  • <p>For the test of the heart is trouble</p><p>And it always comes with years.</p><p>And the smile that is worth the praises of earth</p><p>Is the smile that shines through the tears.</p>
  • <p>Ireland, sir, for good or evil,</p><p>No other place under Heaven.</p><p>And no man can touch its sod</p><p>Or breathe its air without becoming</p><p>Better or worse.</p>
  • <p>May your right hand always</p><p>Be stretched out in friendship</p><p>And never in want.</p>
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Irish Blessings and Prayer to Read Out Loud on St. Patrick's Day

You've probably used the phrases "Top of the morning!" and "Erin go Bragh!" every March 17, whether in your St. Patrick's Day Instagram caption, St. Patrick's Day quotes, or in conversation with your friends. This year, check out these heartwarming Irish blessings and prayers to make the most of the day. Some celebrate the beauty of Ireland, while others wish fortune upon you and yours. These best St. Patrick's Day quotes are the perfect sentimental message to share with those who are dear to you. If your family is from Ireland, use these blessings to celebrate your heritage and family history. Even if you aren't Irish, send one or two of these prayers to someone in your life who you care about. As one goes, "May you know nothing but happiness, from this day forward." What better way to start off you St. Patrick's Day than by reminding those you love that you're wishing them the best? You can even incorporate these sayings into your St. Patrick's Day decorations by turning them into a print and framing it!

Reading these Irish blessings and prayers is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. And if you really want to transport yourself to the Emerald Isle, have a marathon of Irish movies at night!

"May the road rise up to meet you..."

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