st. patty’s day!

so i realize it’s almost not st. patrick’s day, but i wanted to post this…

this weekend was great! ginger  and i roamed around greenville ave. on saturday, then ran into some friends of mine who came down from sherman.  all the green was madness!

and the ridiculous amounts of trash as the day wore on. come on! even drunk people can throw their beer cans away right?! but it was fun!! her place is so cool and it was nice to hang out.

it’s funny. people see the japanese part of my heritage so quickly, but we celebrate st. patty’s day nearly every year. corned beef and cabbage, maybe a rueben sandwich instead, my mom makes green cake from pistachio pudding, my grandparents send us a card, etc. what seems like a day for drunkenness is actually pretty cool for us.

anyway, here’s a prayer from st. patrick… enjoy!

The Prayer

This Irish prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and often referred to as the “breastplate” of St. Patrick–words that shield.

I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;

Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Swiftness of wind,

Depth of the sea,
Stability of earth,
Firmness of rock.

I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me;
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s hand to guard me.

Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.

Christ shield me today
Against wounding:

Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,

Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,

Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ in me.

I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of Creation.