Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere!  Winter is for resting while Spring is for Being Outside, breathing fresh air, and enjoying the Beauty of Creation.  Spring is tiny flowers opening in green grass, a new foal learning to run in the pasture, and buds showing up on fruit trees.  We are seeing new visitors at our bird feeders. Dandelions are everywhere in the yard.  Spring is radiant color and pure joy for us to savor.

As we are well aware, the world of humans can be extremely difficult.  We can’t ignore our responsibilities in the world, but we can heal our hearts by soaking up the beauty and wonder of Spring.  The world is often “too much with us” as my mom used to say.  At the same time, Creation is with us and all around us, and within us.  We are part of Creation!  The Beauty of Creation is also the Beauty and Light living within each of us.  We can always celebrate that Light.  Spring offers Renewal and Light and Hope.

~ Morning Prayers ~

Christ above me,   Christ below me,

Christ before me,   Christ behind me,

Christ within me.

Christ be on my right,    Christ be on my left,

Christ when I sit down,   Christ when I lie down,

Christ when I arise.

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me.

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me.

Christ in every eye that sees me.

Christ in every ear that hears me.

~ Evening Prayers ~

May the Angels watch me

As I lie down to sleep.

May Angels guard me 

As I sleep tonight.

Uriel be at my feet.

Ariel be at my back.

Gabriel be at my head.

Raphael be at my side.

Michael protect my Soul

With the strong shield of Love.

And the healing Son of Mary

Touch my eyes with Blessedness.

Mary Christopher

Celtic Spirituality Study Group