St Patrick

The Irish tradition has finally hit even our little island of Malta, mainly demonstrated by the thousands of young people congregating at St. Julian’s for a huge Beer-fest. This spontaneous event is getting bigger and bigger, even though so far has been peaceful with people socializing and just drinking, peeing, drinking, peeing, and then go home and sleep, some of them at 3 AM the next day, maybe even later. And as the world turns green today, the Chicago river turns green with a special dye used today, and as the big New York Irish parade walks down 5th Avenue, here are some Irish blessings which should cheer you up.

May the embers from the open hearth warm your hands,
May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face,
May the children's bright smiles warm your heart,
May the everlasting love I give you warm your soul.

May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near you.
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
May the soft winds freshen your spirit.

May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you.
May God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
And may you be in heaven
Half an hour before the devil knows you’re gone!