The Irish Blessing 2020

The Irish Blessing is inspired by the many international recordings of "The Blessing” (by Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe and Elevation Worship) which have been made during this time of pandemic. We wanted to honour that inspiration, whilst at the same time, honouring the unique history and culture of our island. So we chose a song that would resonate across the island, with every denomination and cultural grouping, one that could be used as a platform to bestow a Blessing on our land, all our key-workers and those they care for. “Be Thou My Vision” is just such a hymn. It reminds us to whom we should look in this time of pandemic. As our editors view and listen to hours of recordings that have been submitted, we ask you to pray for them, so that on Sunday, 31st May, The Irish Blessing may be offered to everyone on this island in a spirit of Pentecost. Like the disciples before us, we are locked afraid in a room. May The Irish Blessing, remind us that, though isolated, we are never alone!