Spread Joy (and Luck) on St. Patrick's Day With These Irish Blessings
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Come March 17, you can catch us celebrating St. Patrick's Day just like the Irish! We'll be listening to Irish songs and wearing our most festive St. Patrick's Day clothing all weekend long. Heck, some of us might even feel inclined to yell out some Irish phrases, like "Top o' the morning!" or "Erin go Bragh!" (Those would make for a good St. Patrick's Day Instagram captions, too!) But if you're really looking for ways to spread joy and luck on the holiday, just read these warm Irish blessings that are sure to fill anyone's day with good fortune.
Some of the blessings and sayings on this list celebrate the beauty of Ireland, while others wish fortune upon you and yours. These 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 Irish prayers to someone in your life who you care about. For instance, you can say: "May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold, and at the end of your rainbows, may you find a pot of gold." You can even incorporate these sayings into your St. Patrick's Day decorations by turning them into a print and framing it. Consider it a St. Patrick's Day tradition!
Here's to Toasting to His Health
St. Patrick was a gentleman
Who through strategy and stealth
Drove all the snakes from Ireland.
Here's toasting to his health.
But not too many toastings
Lest you lose yourself and then
Forget the good St. Patrick
And see all those snakes again.
In Your Smiles and Your Tears
When the first light of sun,
Bless you.
When the long day is done,
Bless you.
In your smiles and your tears,
Bless you.
Through each day of your years,
Bless you.
Health and Long Life to You
Health and long life to you,
Land without rent to you,
A child every year to you,
If you can't go to Heaven,
May you die in Ireland.
An Old Irish Recipe
An old Irish recipe for longevity:
Leave the table hungry.
Leave the bed sleepy.
Leave the bar thirsty.
Gladness Waiting Everywhere
Lucky stars above you,
Sunshine on your way,
Many friends to love you,
Joy in work and play.
Laughter to outweigh each care,
In your heart a song,
And gladness waiting everywhere
All your whole life long.
May God Grant You...
May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
Blessings of Light Be Upon You
May the blessings of light be upon you,
Light without and light within.
And in all your comings and goings,
May you ever have a kindly greeting
From them you meet along the road.
A Bright Future
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
Another Story
To live above with the Saints we love,
Ah, that is the purest glory.
To live below with the Saints we know,
Ah, that is another story.
Saving Grace
Grant me a sense of humor, Lord,
The saving grace to see a joke,
To win some happiness from life,
And pass it on to other folk.
May Luck Be Your Friend
May luck be your friend in whatever you do
And may trouble always be a stranger to you.
Glasses Off the Table
My Friends are the best friends
Loyal, willing and able.
Now let's get to drinking!
All glasses off the table!
Joys That Surround You
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
That pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
Lucky to Be Irish
If you're lucky enough to be Irish...
You're lucky enough!
Every Beginning Is Week
When a twig grows hard it is difficult to twist it.
Every beginning is weak.
A Guardian Angel Always Near
These things, I warmly wish for you.
Someone to love, some work to do,
A bit of o' sun, a bit o' cheer.
And a guardian angel always near.
Each Petal On The Shamrock
For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way:
Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.
Good Luck Pursue You
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
May God Give You
May God give you:
For every storm, a rainbow.
For every tear, a smile.
For every care, a promise.
A blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share.
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
Warm Your Soul
May the embers from the open hearth warm your hands,
May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face,
May the children's bright smiles warm your heart,
May the everlasting love I give you warm your soul.
At The End of Your Rainbows
May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold,
And at the end of your rainbows, may you find a pot of gold.
The Insight to Know
May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been,
The foresight to know where you are going
And the insight to know when you have gone too far.
Winds of Fortune
May the winds of fortune sail you,
May you sail a gentle sea.
May it always be the other guy
Who says this drink's on me.
The Mist of Irish Magic
May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road,
And may your friends remember the favors you are owed.
The Joys of Today
May the joys of today
Be those of tomorrow.
The goblets of life
Hold no dregs of sorrow.
Friends Gathered
May the roof above us never fall in.
And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.
Until We've Learned to Smile
We cannot share this sorrow
If we haven't grieved a while.
Nor can we feel another's joy
Until we've learned to smile.
Rate a Mansion in Heaven
May you live long,
Die happy,
And rate a mansion in heaven.
Roaring Flames of Your Love
When the roaring flames of your love have burned down to embers,
May you find that you’ve married your best friend.
Three Welcomes
May you always find three welcomes in life
In a garden during summer,
At a hearth during winter,
And in the hearts of friends throughout all your years.
Those That Don't Love Us
May those who love us love us.
And those that don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if He doesn't turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles,
So we'll know them by their limping.
Blessing of the King
Like the goodness of the five loaves and two fishes,
Which God divided among the five thousand men,
May the blessing of the King who so divided
Be upon our share of this common meal.
A Fellow Who Smiles
Here's to a fellow who smiles
When life runs along like a song.
And here's to the lad who can smile
When everything goes dead wrong.
May The Lord Keep You
May the Lord keep you in His hand
And never close His fist too tight.
Every Gentle Wind
May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus, too.
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.
A World of Wishes
May you have:
A world of wishes at your command.
God and his angels close to hand.
Friends and family their love impart,
And Irish blessings in your heart.
Your Enemies' Enemies
Here's to the health of your enemies' enemies.
May You Have Love
May you have love that never ends,
Lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
And may God send many blessings to you!
Remember to Forget
Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.
Bless You and Yours
Bless you and yours,
As well as the cottage you live in.
May the roof overhead be well-thatched,
And those inside be well-matched.
As Healthy as a Trout
May you escape the gallows, avoid distress,
And be as healthy as a trout.
Wishing you a pot o' gold,
And all the joy your heart can hold.
May the Leprechauns Dance
May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams.
May Your Feet Never Sweat
May your feet never sweat,
your neighbor gives you ne're a treat.
When flowers bloom, I hope you'll not sneeze,
and may you always have someone to squeeze!
The Banister of Life
As you slide down the banister of life,
May the splinters never point the wrong way.
May God Be With You
May God be with you and bless you.
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness.
From this day forward.
May Peace and Plenty Bless Your World
May peace and plenty bless your world
With a joy that long endures
And may all life's passing seasons
Bring the best to you and yours.
Strong Shoes for a Stony Path
If God sends you down a stony path
May He give you strong shoes.
May the Raindrops Fall Lightly
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 the day rest lightly upon you.
And may God enfold you in His love.
Happiness Is a Dessert
Happiness being a dessert so sweet,
May life give you more than you can ever eat.
May the Luck of the Irish Possess You
May the luck of the Irish possess you.
May the devil fly off with your worries.
May God bless you forever and ever.
May the Grace of God's Protection
May the grace of God's protection
And His great love abide
Within your home and within the hearts
Of all who dwell inside.
Here's Health and Prosperity
Here's health and prosperity,
To you and all your posterity,
And them that doesn't drink with sincerity,
That they be damned for all eternity.
May Your Glass Be Ever Full
May your glass be ever full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in heaven half an hour
Before the devil knows you're dead.
May You Always Have Walls for the Winds
May you always have walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire.
May You Get All Your Wishes
May you get all your wishes but one
So you always have something to strive for.
May the Road Rise Up to Meet You
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
May Peace and Plenty Be the First
May peace and plenty be the first
To lift the latch to your door.
And happiness be your guest today and evermore.
Ireland, It's the One Place on Earth
Ireland, it's the one place on earth
That heaven has kissed
With melody, mirth,
And meadow and mist.
May the Irish Hills Caress You
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
May Your Blessings Outnumber
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
May the Friendships You Make
May the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,
Every step of the way.
May There Always Be Work for Your Hands to Do
May there always be work for your hands to do,
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane,
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
May Your Troubles Be Less
May your troubles be less
And your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door.
May You Be Poor in Misfortune
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
Slow to make enemies,
Quick to make friends.
But rich or poor, quick or slow,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
Ireland, It's the One Place on Earth
Ireland, it’s the one place on earth
That heaven has kissed
With melody, mirth,
And meadow and mist.
May Your Thoughts Be as Glad as the Shamrocks
May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.
May your heart be as light as a song.
May each day bring you bright happy hours,
That stay with you all year long.
May the Leprechauns Be Near You
May the leprechauns be near you,
To spread luck along your way.
And may all the Irish angels,
Smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.
Now Sweetly Lies Old Ireland
Now sweetly lies old Ireland
Emerald green beyond the foam,
Awakening sweet memories,
Calling the heart back home.
May You Have Warm Words on a Cold Evening
May you have warm words on a cold evening,
A full moon on a dark night,
And the road downhill all the way to your door
Here's to You and Yours
Here's to you and yours
And to mine and ours.
And if mine and ours
Ever come across to you and yours,
I hope you and yours will do
As much for mine and ours
As mine and ours have done
For you and yours!
May Your Heart Be Warm and Happy
May your heart be warm and happy
With the lilt of Irish laughter
Every day in every way
And forever and ever after.
May the Luck of the Irish
May the luck of the Irish
Lead to happiest heights
And the highway you travel
Be lined with green lights.
For the Test of the Heart Is Trouble
For the test of the heart is trouble
And it always comes with years.
And the smile that is worth the praises of earth
Is the smile that shines through the tears.
Ireland, Sir, for Good or Evil
Ireland, sir, for good or evil,
No other place under Heaven.
And no man can touch its sod
Or breathe its air without becoming
Better or worse.
May Your Right Hand Always
May your right hand always
Be stretched out in friendship
And never in want.
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