Prayer of Blessing: St. Columba

Here’s a short prayer from St. Columba (c. 521-597).

Prayer

My dearest Lord.

Be Thou a bright flame before me.

Be Thou a guiding star above me.

Be Thou a smooth path beneath me.

Be Thou a kindly shepherd behind me.

Today and evermore.

~ excerpted from a longer prayer by St. Columba.