We're reminded of the purpose of our journey this 12th day of Lent
as we share the ancient Irish Hymn
'Be Thou My Vision'
Authentic Irish voices of personal friend,Andy Rogers, provides the visualsetting of Mountsandel, Coleraine, the most ancient archaeological finding of human life
followed by another fav, Maire Brennan's celtic voice
{the voice of Clannad and elder sister of Enya}
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A wee view of what became of St Patrick's monastic community
he founded on the hill in Armagh Ireland -
The origins of the cathedral
are related to the construction in 445 of a stone church on the Druim Saileach
(Willow Ridge) hill bySt. Patrick,
around which amonasticcommunity
developed. Armagh itself being the ancient seat of the Kings of Ireland, and County Armagh the religious capital of Ireland for 1500 years.
The church itself has been
destroyed and rebuilt 17 times.
Interior beauty offers celtic and medieval carvings, crypt, many burial tombs [as seen on either side of photo], with several virtual tours here .
Some of the 24 stunning stained glass
windows in ~ St Patrick's Cathedral ~
Being raised in the Catholic church I was raised with a different view of St. Patrick that most Americans do not share. I dread all the political lobbying and silly nonsense that goes on during this time. St. Patrick, like all the godly men and women of their time were truly God fearing, wonderful people who had faith. Ah, I am old fashioned I suppose but I believe it is so. I truly loved reading and listening here here today. Thank you for brightening my day with a smile. It is good to see you here. I had such fun when I did a tea cup swap here and have made a wonderful friend with Francie. She and I hope to do a swap soon. I just don't see anyone doing them like they did when I first started to blog. I know it is a lot of work but the end result is wonderful. I love all the awesome friendships I have created here. Thank you for sharing your heart today. Hugs, Anne
i would love to see Ireland one day. i bet it is gorgeous in person. i have Irish folks in my history. it would be such a learning experience. a dream for sure. great addition this week.
have a lovely week. snowy here in VA. could be an interesting beginning to the week??! ( :
If only it was in Southern Ireland and not the North then I might be tempted to visit if I went back. Looks a wonderful church but I am amazed it has been distroyed so many times.
A beautiful post! I loved reading the quotes & the photography is beautiful. I am so glad that I stopped here this morning from Inspire Me Monday. Have a great week!
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A fine post both for inSPIREd Sunday and for St. Patrick's Day!
«Louis'» inSPIREd Sunday post includes the BBC music series Bach and the Lutheran Legacy.
Being raised in the Catholic church I was raised with a different view of St. Patrick that most Americans do not share. I dread all the political lobbying and silly nonsense that goes on during this time. St. Patrick, like all the godly men and women of their time were truly God fearing, wonderful people who had faith. Ah, I am old fashioned I suppose but I believe it is so. I truly loved reading and listening here here today. Thank you for brightening my day with a smile. It is good to see you here. I had such fun when I did a tea cup swap here and have made a wonderful friend with Francie. She and I hope to do a swap soon. I just don't see anyone doing them like they did when I first started to blog. I know it is a lot of work but the end result is wonderful. I love all the awesome friendships I have created here. Thank you for sharing your heart today. Hugs, Anne
i would love to see Ireland one day. i bet it is gorgeous in person. i have Irish folks in my history. it would be such a learning experience. a dream for sure. great addition this week.
have a lovely week. snowy here in VA. could be an interesting beginning to the week??! ( :
Wonderful post for the day!
If only it was in Southern Ireland and not the North then I might be tempted to visit if I went back. Looks a wonderful church but I am amazed it has been distroyed so many times.
A beautiful post! I loved reading the quotes & the photography is beautiful. I am so glad that I stopped here this morning from Inspire Me Monday. Have a great week!
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