Day 36


“May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
May the soft winds freshen your Spirit.
May the sunshine brighten your heart.
May the burdens of this day rest lightly upon you.
And may God enfold you in the mantle of the divine love.” 
Traditional Irish Blessing 
After the last few days’ heat the first few lines of this blessing are so appropriate at least for where I am maybe also for where you are…light gentle rain, a gentle refreshing breeze, the sun to warm your heart and the burdens of the day be nothing more than you can handle and hand over to God. 


It’s no wonder the Irish and the Celts had blessings at the ready for all kinds of occasions. They were to the point and on point for all kinds of situations. In my study of Celtic tradition there were blessings for getting up in the morning and going to bed at night; milking the cows and birthing babies. 


For the Camino we need blessings for healing blisters and tendinitis; for overcoming shin splints and knee pain; for accepting forgiveness and giving it. We need prayers for patience and hope; for shade in heat and shelter in the storms. 


Several years ago I wrote a book of blessings (unpublished at this time) of such everyday blessings. I was hopeful that such blessings help us to realize there is help beyond ourselves; but also even the everyday tasks of life are not so mundane or ordinary that God is not interested and willing to help and love us through them. 



Buen Camino

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