Fe Langdon says:
a n t j e shares:
"The kindling of the fire is a work full of interest to the housewife. When 'lifting' the fire in the morning the woman prays, in an undertone, that the fire may be blessed to her and to her household, and to the glory of God who gave it. The people look upon fire as a miracle of Divine power provided for their good--to warm their bodies when they are cold, to cook their food when they are hungry, and to remind them that they too, like the fire, need constant renewal mentally and physically." (Carmina Gadelica)
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BEANNACHADH BEOTHACHAIDH~
Blessing of the kindling
I will kindle my fire this morning
In presence of the holy angels of heaven,
In presence of Ariel of the loveliest form,
In presence of Uriel of the myriad charms,
Without malice, without jealousy, without envy,
Without fear, without terror of any one under the sun,
But the Holy Son of God to shield me.
Without malice, without jealousy, without envy,
Without fear, without terror of any one under the sun,
But the Holy Son of God to shield me.
God, kindle Thou in my heart within
A flame of love to my neighbour,
To my foe, to my friend, to my kindred all,
To the brave, to the knave, to the thrall,
O Son of the loveliest Mary,
From the lowliest thing that liveth,
To the Name that is highest of all.
O Son of the loveliest Mary,
From the lowliest thing that liveth,
To the Name that is highest of all.
Carmina Gadelica
Fe Langdon says:
Jeanne shares:
dear friends!! the other evening, we went to the river carrying candles... as we walked in the flowing water, p. gathered stones with which he built small towers ~impermanence sculptural installations~ and i wandered, feeling the beloved river refreshing my soul, satisfying a deep thirst...
as dark approached, we lit the little lights...
may all beings be happy~
may all beings be healthy~
may all beings be safe~
may all beings be free~
love to you, dear friends!!
jeanne
altered image, july 10, 2010
(a digital photo taken while walking in the beloved river saturday evening ~~
~ an isi created by p.)
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