Archive | March 2012
The Lorica
Reblogged from Someone Else's Opinions:
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! In celebration I thought I would share portions of "The Prayer of St. Patrick" known as the "Lorica" or "Breastplate."
The Prayer of St. Patrick
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through a belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation.
I arise today…
From my friend, Jim. Happy St. Pat's day, with this prayer of St. Patrick.
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