The Celtic people were known for their skill in the healing arts, and their deep spirituality. The Celts believed that all life was connected, and that the human body was not separate from the world around it. They also believed that there was a soul within each person, which could be affected by external forces.
The Celts believed that illness could be caused by any number of things, including sin or wrongdoings. In order to heal someone who had been sick because of their wrongdoing, they would need to make amends with the gods through prayer and sacrifice.
Celtic Prayer For Healing
The Celtic people were known for their wisdom, and they had a deep spiritual connection with the land. Their prayers reflect that connection. In fact, one of their most famous prayers is called “The Celtic Prayer for Healing.” This prayer is an ancient Celtic prayer that has been passed down through the generations for thousands of years. It was originally written in Gaelic, but it has been translated into many languages over time.
This prayer is one of the most powerful prayers ever written because it contains all the elements needed to create miracles. Not only does it invoke God’s presence and power, but it also connects us with nature and the earth’s energy field (or aura). This can have a healing effect on any illness or injury you may be experiencing in your life right now!
The Celtic tradition is rich with prayers for healing, drawing on the spiritual wisdom of ancient Celtic peoples. These prayers often emphasize the interconnectedness of all beings and the healing power of nature. Here are some Celtic prayers for healing that you can use in your own spiritual practice:
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Gracious God, hear my prayer for healing. May your love surround me like a cloak, bringing warmth and comfort to my body and soul. May the healing power of the earth and the sky restore me to wholeness. Amen.
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Spirit of the land, flow through me with your healing energy. May the rivers and mountains, the trees and stones, guide me on the path to wellness. Let me be one with all creation, in body, mind, and spirit. So mote it be.
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Dear God, grant me the strength to endure this time of illness. Help me to find peace and healing in your presence. May your light shine upon me, banishing all darkness and doubt. Amen.
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Source of all life, hear my prayer for healing. May your divine energy fill me with vitality and strength. Heal my body, mind, and spirit, that I may be whole once more. So be it.
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Great Mother, cradle me in your loving arms. Let your nurturing presence bring comfort and healing to my weary soul. May I be renewed in body, mind, and spirit. Blessed be.
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God of mercy, hear my cry for healing. Pour out your grace upon me, that I may be restored to health and wholeness. May your love surround me, now and always. Amen.
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Holy Spirit, guide me on the path to healing. Lead me to the waters of renewal, where I may be cleansed and restored. Fill me with your peace and strength, that I may face each day with courage. So mote it be.
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Divine Physician, hear my plea for healing. Touch me with your healing hand, that I may be made well. Grant me the strength to persevere through this trial, knowing that you are with me always. Amen.
| Celtic Prayer For Healing |
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| Gracious God, hear my prayer for healing. May your love surround me like a cloak, bringing warmth and comfort to my body and soul. May the healing power of the earth and the sky restore me to wholeness. Amen. |
| Spirit of the land, flow through me with your healing energy. May the rivers and mountains, the trees and stones, guide me on the path to wellness. Let me be one with all creation, in body, mind, and spirit. So mote it be. |
| Dear God, grant me the strength to endure this time of illness. Help me to find peace and healing in your presence. May your light shine upon me, banishing all darkness and doubt. Amen. |
As the Celtic people believed in the interconnectedness of all beings and the healing power of nature, so too can we draw on these ancient prayers to find solace and healing in times of illness or distress. Let these words be a source of comfort and strength as you navigate your own journey towards wellness.
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14
Celtic Prayers For Today
A Pilgrim’s Blessing
May the song of the running stream fill us with the music of God’s creation
In the beauty of these Celtic lands may the face of God bless us each day as we journey
May the gentle breeze of the spirit strengthen our love for each other
May the God of beauty touch our souls with compassion and justice
In the stillness of our hearts and creation , God give us peace, rest and healing.
These Celtic people have stretched out their arms to countries far and wide. Bless them!
May we ponder our deep and personal experiences and take home with us the spirit of Brigid and Patrick.
Tess, Nance, Agnes, Marg and Phil
A HYMN OF GRATITUDE …
Generous, gracious, Creator God,
We thank you for bursting into our lives and drawing us together on this
journey of hope and promise.
In your Wisdom you have challenged us to work with you in creative,
responsible ways to nurture the unfolding of this Universe. Your extravagant
Love holds us all in process.
We thank you for the gift of the joy and communion we have shared and for
opening wide our hearts and minds.
We praise and stand in awe of your magnificent glory in creation and for the
interconnectedness of the whole universe – from molten rocks to butterfly
wings, from dinosaurs to birds, from baby cries to symphonies, from the first
explosion of gases to the air we breathe – the very same air that Jesus
breathed.
We saw your glory in sunshine and rain, moonlight and wind, as we travelled
along the roads.
We grasped the flame to take with us forever.
This beautiful country holds deeps in it’s – stones … wells … ruins … fires … and
crosses… – deep eternal truths which have touched us and called to our souls.
Together we pray that your never-ending stream of grace may flow over us like
healing water and shape our lives.
The yearning in our hearts has grown and been strengthened by the
continuous, abundant, outpouring of Godself manifesting in so many
wonderful and diverse ways. Our yearning, our longing, our living will always
be restless until we rest in the infinite, original spot of universal wholeness –
Godself!
Phil, Madeleva, Marcia, Carmel B
From This Pilgrimage…
…we bless… we seek God… we look into and through the silence!
We SEE God…
The greenness, the newness of life…
The tapestry of the landscape…
The diversity of sights, colour, shapes…
The witnessing of cycles of new life.
May this be your experience…
We HEAR God…
The wind, the water…
We hear God’s music…
We hear God through each other…
May this be your experience…
We TOUCH & FEEL God
We smell God on the breath of the wind…
We smell God in the places & their ancestry
May this be your experience…
We TASTE God…
We taste the abundance, manna from the earth…
We taste God through community, through each other and through Eucharist, as we are nourished…
May this be your experience…
We link to the MYSTERY…
Through our senses, a pathway into mystery…
Through BEing open to receive…
Through our senses we open to grace…
Our RECEIVING releases our RESISTANCE.
May this be OUR experience as we go forth..!
Anne, Susan, April and John
Celtic Spirit
O Holy Mystery
Ever present in the music of the universe
In the swaying trees,
In the murmur of the water,
In the song of birds
In stories in the heart of stone.
R Open our hearts to be present, to listen and to hear your Presence in the silence.
O Holy Mystery
All embracing God,
Heal, comfort and console our broken world through us,
As we embrace the spirit of Patrick, Brigid and Kevin
And all our holy ancestors.
O Holy Mystery
Triune God
May we integrate the blessings
We have received during our time together,
So that, like the acorn
We will flourish and bring new life and hope to our wounded world.
R We ask your blessing on us pilgrims
On our families and communities,
And on all people of this ancient land.
Amen.
Bridie, Tricia, Patricia and Phil
An Encounter With A Restorative God
Celtic Spirit, alive in this land
A journey of the senses, through the Irish hand
In the steps of the saints, on hallowed ground
Rain misting the hills, whilst all around
The landscape of Ireland, gifting nature’s sound
Rippling water, flickering flame, gentle animals abound.
Grey stone, strong and silent; granite heart aligns with ours
The imprints of our ancestors
Our lives journeys, inner strength found.
Being still in nature’s soundscape –
The layers of sound
In the movement of the universe
Our still souls are found
The nearness of God’s spirit
Fire without and within
The resting of self; the echoes of kin
Celtic Spirit, alive in this land
Let us encounter God’s restorative hand
Still point of the turning world
Within and without
Rock of firmness – thanksgiving
Listening – in our heart
Seeing – the awe and wonder of creation
Tasting the freshness of the morning
Hearing the song of creation in our heart
Feeling the wind against our being
Deeper deep within ever new
Tir na og ( eternal youth)
Julie, Jenny, Micheal, Imelda
ECHOES OF GOD
… in the ground of our BEING
… in the stillness/silence of our hearts
… in the murmuring of the stream
… in the dancing, swaying branches
… in the never ending ripple of the rivers
… in the harmony of the bells calling us to prayer
… ever ANCIENT ever NEW
… in the nagging tiresome voice within, which pushes/entices us onwards
… in the magnetic mysticism of High Crosses
Echoes of God … Echoes of God … Echoes of God … Echoes of God
Marlene, Gen, Liz, Monica K
CELTIC AWAKENING
Pilgrims Journey
Where do we find you
Longing for silence
Seeking, searching, solitude
Running restful waters
Shimmering leaves
Whispering wind
Ancient ruins
Stories in stones
Celtic crosses
Standing strong
Ancestors remembered
Journeying forth
We leave this sacred place
Souls enriched
Mystery unfolding
Knowing we know.
Lorraine, Ena, Jacinta, Maree and Sally
O AWESOME GOD
We praise you in thankfulness
For revealing to us the mystery of your creation.
We feel your breath in the gentle winds and breezes
And witness your strength in the swift flowing waters
of your many rivers.
We experienced the love of God, which inspires and uplifts our spirits,
through ancient rhythms to sing your praise.
We go now to take what we have experienced in our hearts
into the lives of others
and to the whole of creation.
O Awesome God, O Awesome God, O Awesome God
Roger, Bernie, Sue-Ellen, Kathy
CELTIC BLESSING
May the God of stillness be with you
May the power of the rock support you
May the silence of the Abbey give you peace
May the riches of the earth revive you
May the beauty of the landscape widen your heart and expand your spirit
May you lean on the strength of the oak tree, and drink in the beauty of each new day.
May the spring waters refresh and heal you.
May the strength of the cross sustain you in life’s journey
As the Trinity enfolds you.
May the lived experience of Brigid, Patrick and Kevin be your inspiration.
AMEN.
Gerard, Martina, Maggie, Joanna, Monica M
– God of new beginnings and never endings
May the blue canopy above us enfold us in its mantle of hope.
– Haunting reality of wind and rain in dark places
Encircle our lives with love.
– Merciful giver of newness within the cracks of life
Bless us all with silent peace and wonder
– God give us lasting memory of this wondrous, pilgrim journey.
Amen
Noelene, Denise, Anne, Carmel, Maureen
Ever Gentle Spirit wherever we place our feet
We embrace your blessing.
In the vastness and beauty of the universe
We know we walk in the footsteps
Of all that came before us.
In the solitude we hear the birdsong
In the opening of the door we see you.
We feel your heart in ours.
You are the essence of our being
There is nowhere you are not.
Mary Beth, Ann, Gracia, Mary, Adele
Gracious God of our being,
You are all around and within us.
The generous hospitality of nature,
A witness to your Word,
Fills our hearts.
The sun’s rays warm the Earth
And the birds sing out in joyful praise.
As the river flows,
Living waters flow from within us.
We are One,
Created of the same stardust.
May the compassion and strength
Of Brigid and Patrick
Burn ever brighter within our hearts,
That we may rekindle the flame
In all the world.
Behold the breath of Life!
Tihei Mauri Ora!!!
Lyn, Shane, Helen, Dianne and Margaret
A BLESSING
May the silent loving of the mystery of God surround us and bring us to full potential
As the egg grows into the splendid swan,
As the tiny acorn grows into the awesome oak,
As the simple bulb grows into the tall tulip,
As the crawling caterpillar grows into the brilliant butterfly
May the silent loving of self surround me and bring me to my full potential
As I accept the past is gone,
The future is out of my control, and
I can only be present in the moment,
As I speak gentle and loving worlds to my soul:
As I let my light shine I step out into the darkness of pathways of difference
May the silent loving of one another surround us and bring us to full potential
As the extended hands welcome the solitary stranger
As the tender touch brings healing to the hurting soul
As the listening ear brings comfort and consolation
As the warmth of the strangers smile brings love and lasting joy
As it take in the breath of the universe,
I breathe out …. LOVE!
Chris, Juliana, Mary, Lauretta and Mike
Blessings
May the God of the dawn awaken you
May the God of sunrise stir you up
May the God of morning bless your work
May the God of noon renew your strength
May the God of sunset bring you home
May the God of dusk soothe your soul
May the God of night bring you rest.
And until we meet again may God
hold you in the palm of his hand.
A CELTIC PRAYER
May the love and peace of God that we share with our Celtic Ancestors fell on you.
Like the shower of sunlight that brings life to the river.
May your life’s journey continue
With its light and shadows
With its hopes and dreams
May the deep valleys and high mountain tops
Reach out to hold your hands
When you face difficulties in your life’s journey
Any may you merge into the rhythm of nature
Awakened to the gentle whisperings of God in the water, fire, air and earth
May Mary, Patrick, Brigid and Columba and all other Celtic Saints intercede for you
As you continue this pilgrimage journey
And may the Trinity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Hold you with compassion
And shield you in loving embrace
Alice, Jim, Anita, Helen and Maud
ELEMENTAL MUSIC
O Devine face in the ruins
We stand in silence
Our bodies held captive
Vibration of voice
Reverberation of stones
O abundant mystery
Our spines tingle
Our souls stir with longing
We taste the dark tones of God
Struck by your love,
May we continue to pilgrim
Let your song lighten our footsteps
And fill us with joy
As we encourage others in your way.
Denis, Phil, Anne Marie, Bernadette, Elizabeth
Ever living, ever faithful, ever present God
Encircling us, journeying with us, waiting for us
God, who is both our refuge and our rock
Help us to remember the stones of our being
Angela
Sacred stone, stone enduring
Stones of silence, stones of despair
Stones that speak to us
Bleak stones, comforting stones
Stones of sign and symbol
Stones of generations, cared with intent
Devotion, love, memory, service
Eamonn
Stones that form a pathway for the journey ahead
A journey as yet undefined
Yet a journey of the spirit
May we draw deeply from our well
And open our hearts to light the fire
And kindle the flame inside
So that we may be all we are created to be.
James