I Arise Today
by johnandterri
It is not hard to recall the experience of walking the Camino as it has a lasting impact on one. It sticks with you. One aspect of the walk came to mind this week as I was reading the prayer called “St Patrick’s Breastplate“. It begins with the words, “I Arise Today”.
Each morning before the sun arose, we would wake and wipe what sleep we had from our eyes, wash our face and brush our teeth and put on our boots and head out. Each day was a challenge, especially early in the walk, as your body was rebelling and telling you to go back to bed. Yet, we “arose today” and kept going as we had miles to go and new and interesting sights to see and people to meet.
One of the parts of this St Patrick’s Breastplate prayer I like is the following verse. I know that arising each morning was made easier knowing that there was some amazing beauty in the sunrise or the landscapes we would be walking through.
I arise today, through
The strength of heaven,
The light of the sun,
The radiance of the moon,
The splendor of fire,
The speed of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of the sea,
The stability of the earth,
The firmness of rock.
I say let us all “Arise Today” and be awakened by the beauty of all the creation that surrounds us!
Blessings,
John
Photograph of the Week
The Balsamroot flower is a spectacular wildflower in the Spring. It grows profusely all over the East side of the mountains. What a photographers dream it is to photograph this most glorious and bold flower!
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I LOVED the poem you sent today, John. It is one that I hope to print and re-read many times. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful and delightful memories.
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I love it too, Mary. I have also found some wonderful music that has been written that uses the words of this prayer. It is a very ancient prayer too!
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