A Hurler's Prayer

A Hurler's Prayer
Grant me O Lord, a hurler's skill,
With strength of arm and speed of limb
Unerring eye for the flying ball
And courage to match whate'er befall
May my stroke be steady and my aim be true
My actions manly and my misses few
No matter what way the game may go
May I rest in friendship with every foe
When the final whistle for me has blown
And I stand at last before God's judgement throne
May the great referee when he calls my name
Say, you hurled like a man; you played the game.
Seamus Redmond
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Beyond this place of toil and tears
Beyond this plain of woe
There is bourne in paradise
Where all the hurlers go.
And there in prime
They’re goaling and race across the sod
And thrill our dead forefathers
On the level lawns of God.
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Hurling is special
The body and soul
Of a people
Surviving to speak
Of a past that is noble
Distinctive and proud
With a game that is surely unique.
Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe Diocese has created a series of short, spiritual, reflective videos providing insightful thoughts and reflections on our celebration of various aspects of the faith, prayer, spirituality, scripture, tradition, the Paschal Mystery and many related topics.
Many of the videos reflect on the core events and ideas of our faith. As Christians we are people of great hope!
He has also done a series of Out and About reflections highlighting many interesting aspects of various places in the diocese of Killaloe and further afield, especially places of religious and historical significance.
Along with that there is a series of Spiritual Reflections on various aspects of Faith, Prayer, Spirituality, Feast Days.
In this video Bishop Fintan offers a reflection on the game of hurling and a hurler's prayer.
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[@clairescanlon3173]

Fabulous Bishop Fintan!!

[@fearghalomuineachain2309]

Buff Egan comes to mind seeing this

[@daviddeane]

Beautiful stuff Bishop Fintan. Although, as a Tipp man, seeing Loughane and that mid 90's Clare team brings back painful memories :)