Ocean’s Song
Ocean’s Song explores the writings of a pilgrim voyaging over inner-seas in communion with An Gèadh Faidhaich. The poetic writings are like excerpts from a sailboat’s log brought together to form a liturgy exploring three voyages: First Voyage, Long-haul Voyage and Last-Voyage. Prayerfully read, following the ancient contemplative way of Lectio Divina: Read, reflect, respond and be still, allow the peace of Spiorad Naomh to upwell within amidst the calm and the storm.
May you be blessed as you enter into the flow of Ocean’s Song for the Celtic Voyager and follow An Gèadh Faidhaich.
Glossary
Scots Gaelic Phrases
An Geadh Fiadhaich: The Wild Goose poetic name of the Holy Spirit.
Bi Mar Muir Fèath: Be as a Calm Sea
Curach: Small boat made of wickerwork covered in watertight material (Leather, canvas).
Dlùth-ghabh: Embrace!
Faireadh: Act of Keeping Watch
Beum-Sgèthe: Shields Clash
Ìosa Crìost: Jesus Christ
Mar sin bitheadh: So let it be, let it be!
Righ nan Dùl: Lord of the Universe
Solas Chrìost: Christ’s Light.
Spiorad Naomh: Holy Spirit