Celtic Cross History and Symbolism http://www.celtarts.com/celtic.htm
Van Morrison - Be Thou My Vision
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| Van Morrison, the Irish lad from the North. |
More traditional version by Enya:
Be Thou My Vision
...and in Gaelic.
Bi Thusa Mo Shuile (Be Thou My Vision in Gaelic)
Be Thou My Vision
A friend of mine sang this lovely hymn
at my wedding. Although my grandmother who raised me was 100% Irish, she
was from Denver, and a western, All-American girl; I can't say we
really lived the Irish culture, although I did have some interesting
family stories and a deep belief in Christ and His precepts from Irish
Catholicism. I continue to do my research on Ireland, and incorporate
Irish richness of soul, thought, and talent in my life.
You can purchase these treasures of Irish art and skill which are reknown throughout the world.
My wedding dress was made of Chantilly lace... so elegant for just a simple girl such as myself.
One of
my children had the privilege of visiting Ireland, and brought me back
Waterford Crystal with stories of Irish friendliness. She says I would
love it there. I'm surely planning a trip back to the Old Sod, especially County Cork.
This
last treasure is from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. I
will someday purchase this pattern (one of my Irish clans, the O'
Sullivans) in a nice, cozy merino sweater, I think.
There are numerous sites to purchase clan tartans
if you have connections to Ireland. It is very fun to claim your
heritage because the Irish are magnanimous and welcoming--no questions
asked, no geneologies or DNA required. In our family, we have several
Celtic surnames to choose from--kind of a typically American experience.
Spme sites allow you to design your own original tartan.
This is the O'Sullivan tartan.
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