THE DEER'S CRY, RITA CONNOLLY SINGS AT POWERSCOURT

Performed by RITA CONNOLLY with the Curtlestown Choir directed by Evelyn Deasy, accompanied by Shaun Davey on pedal harmonium, Gerry O'Beirne, Mathew Manning, Moya O'Grady and David O'Doherty at Powerscourt House, 2009. SHAUN DAVEY adapted the words of St Patricks Breastplate as translated by KUNO MEYER in 1990. This prayer for the protection of travellers is attributed to St Patrick. For more information visit www.shaundavey.com. For SHEET MUSIC visist www.seoltamusic.com. For Rita Connolly singing The Deers' Cry with full orchestra and the City of Glasgow Chorus of 120 voices, recorded on THE PILGRIM CD visit www.taramusic.com

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

Peace, Health and Happiness for all in 2024. This hymn is still keeping me going.

[@rev.suekoehler-arsenault6603]

St. Patrick's Day wouldn't be the same if I didn't listen to this. Magnificent.

[@paulie_b_499]

Indeed.

[@harmoniabalanza]

perfectly sung. Not a trace of frippery, pure and clean.

[@maryharris5624]

Heard this at a funeral I attended yesterday. It touched my heart. 3:50

[@sheilaoneil18]

Absolutely magnificent voice. What a pure performance. I am shedding tears of joy to hear this. A wonderful prayer.

[@peterboos930]

Too beautiful to express in words.

[@Xzav1]

Beautiful performance. It is washes away fear and solidifies faith. A good reminder; We are not alone ever.

[@noellecostello6544]

I listen to this every morning as a start to my day.

[@thisfatgirlruns6710]

These words, this prayer and song, were relevant when it was written, is relevant today and will be relevant 100s of years from now. And it will always bring me to tears.

[@veramccready2275]

So beautiful, we should all trust in Him

[@dvfallon6345]

This was sung by my cousin at my Father's Funeral. Calming andcreassuring.

[@dvfallon6345]

Calming and reassuring

[@eileenmurray8689]

So comforting in these strange times... Christ be with us all.

[@mariadacostatimineri5064]

Amen!

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

Beautiful, powerful and soothing. Thank you.

[@michaelmulhall2274]

In this time of mounting fear, Rita's singing brings us into a prayer space I could not have created on my own!

[@francessunetragunewardena3116]

There's great power in St. Patrick's Lorica. It sets my day!

[@willtres8795]

ST PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE, OR THE DEARS CRY,BEAUTIFULLY SUNG BY RITA CONNELLY. 💜🕊

[@valeriefullerton7721]

That is so beautiful

[@seamusomallie]

I've the goose pimples

[@francessunetragunewardena3116]

I recite this daily. ❤️

[@lindsayhaslett8202]

Truly magnificent setting of St Patrick’s Breastplate and wonderful rendition by Rita Connolly

[@kathleenpower4805]

A beautiful prayer song in a beautiful setting rite has a heavenly voice

[@seamuscasey2943]

Well.....Done.....Rita.....thanks.....feb 12 2022AD....

[@robertenlow8189]

Beautiful and worshipful.

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

I listen to this every morning since I discovered it. I repeat the piece I arise today. Then the middle bit. Thank you 🙏

[@meowmocha12]

Lyrics: I arise today through the strength of heaven Light of sun, radiance of moon Splendor of fire, speed of lightning Swiftness of wind, depth of the sea Stability of earth, firmness of rock I arise today through God's strength to pilot me God's eye to look before me God's wisdom to guide me God's way to lie before me God's shield to protect me From all who shall wish me ill Afar and a-near Alone and in a multitude Against every cruel, merciless power That may oppose my body and soul Christ with me, Christ before me Christ behind me, Christ in me Christ beneath me, Christ above me Christ on my right, Christ on my left Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down Christ when I arise, Christ to shield me Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me I arise today

[@mariadacostatimineri5064]

Amen!😪😪😪😪😪

[@bonnielazarus6993]

We need Jesus Christ every moment of every day.

[@paulamoses408]

Wonderfully sung and so moving!

[@theresafarr9713]

Beautiful, the words let it be known He is all of me, for I am His creation.

[@AvatarPrimus]

Thank you so much, God bless you. Greetings from Mexico.

[@francessgunewardena]

I love singing along to this. Thank you & stay blessed all in Ireland. 🙏✝️💚🍀

[@martinlintzgy1361]

Marvellous voice Love the harmonium

[@TheCountessDarkness]

St. Patrick pray for us❤

[@kittymaher9395]

Beautiful

[@DG-ri1lp]

A very moving,tearful and spiritual song indeed. I’m moved to tears every time I hear this song.

[@Vhaler11]

Thank you for this beautiful prayer. You lifted my spirit to the light this hour.

[@janebuttery4613]

A beautiful song sung well and humbly by Rita and the Choir.

[@billbailey5689]

What a beautiful song...the words so powerful...like incense, it's a prayer that rises to Him as we look to Christ for Grace and strength.

[@reginapontes5672]

Just lovely!

[@francessgunewardena]

St. Patrick, thank you for your divine intercession. ☘️✝️☘️🥰

[@OTM-101]

Rita I am sure you have the voice of an angel you are truly beautiful & you shine

[@alisonpilkington7396]

Sublime

[@fritula6200]

Beautiful Rita… blessings

[@stnicolaschurch1402]

I have heard Rita sing this in Bucharest and in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, but this Powerscourt version is my favourite recording of the piece. Profound truth sung beautifully! I heard this afternoon that an Irish friend is in hospital and this was the obvious link to send him!

[@stnicolaschurch1402]

I forgot to add my name. Father Patrick Irwin in Ankara.

[@sunetragunewardena1841]

Bravo! You sing The Lorica with TRUE MEANING, Dear Rita Connolly!!! (((

[@jamesoneal3789]

This is a powerful prayer sung in a magnificent venue! God bless you all!

[@janbrekelmans5475]

Powerfully beautiful

[@caterinemasak2193]

i aRISE TODAY THROU THE STRENGTH OF HEAVEN

[@stevelantz1366]

A remarkable work of music.

[@francessgunewardena]

I love this very much. St. Patrick, pray for us who believe in Wonderful Saints as You✨🙏🏼✨✝️✨♥️

[@andydatwork]

I'm a convinced atheist, but this is powerful and beautiful

[@rosethumitho7502]

Wao i like it.very inspiring, and meaningful and fulfilling. Very Angelic. Thank you

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Remarcable performance indeed 🎉❤🎉

[@pupsteufelchen]

Very well done🥰

[@mariecox7564]

It lifts my soul🙏

[@leemollizmathew5278]

So Powerful and calming 🙏

[@paulajackson2678]

I love this so much....so powerful, and Rita’s magnificent voice makes it more so.

[@bg3782]

This is miraculous. 💘

[@ritasmith-yj4el]

I am so inspired in listening to this BEAUTIFUL song composed by Shaun Davey and sung so clearly by Rita Connolly. I have shared it with family and many friends! Thank you!!!

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

Still listening. Thank you. And today is my brother’s anniversary 🙏

[@terryfenwick]

I want to hear this every day of my life! So perfect - to greet the morn

[@antheaparkes3284]

It's just so profound.. Only heard it today.. Has resonated and touched a chord! ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@MySyrus369]

@@antheaparkes3284 What a better day than today (Saint Patrick's Day) to listen to his beautiful hymn!!! Though, I love listening to it and reflecting on it, every day of my life... blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@elainemcdonald1463]

Just saw this lady sing at Cooke park while his holiness pope Francis was visiting ireland during the world meeting of families.... what a beautiful voice, so clear and distinct yet melodious ... in my humble opinion,, I’m very moved by this performance and I’m a new fan of this wonderful voice ☺️

[@johnnieguitar5724]

Love it! Thank you for posting. Thank you Rita Connolly. It just sounds better done in Ireland. St. Patrick I"m sure thanks you. :)

[@bernadettewhalen6549]

Lovely hymn.nice voice..

[@annodomini50]

pure beauty

[@Murphy8765able]

Such an appropriate piece of music on this day when we are asking for the protection of St. Patrick in these worrying times

[@constanceelizabeth9943]

Lovely🎶❤️ Beautiful acoustics.. accentuates Rita’s lovely voice!

[@barryfangmann1561]

Absolutely beautiful !!!!!

[@monicacarranza5092]

Bellísima oración y canción!!!

[@euanbeveridge5489]

This is beautiful and powerful . Thank you

[@RobertArbroath]

Absolute beauty!

[@johnemmanuelmusic]

AMAZING VOCALIST X

[@wallacewallace4801]

Wow! Thank you God!

[@imark2010]

This exquisite music has been a great comfort to me through a difficult time. Thank you.

[@oaplearning.musicwalsh5843]

such a beautiful voice.heard Rita sing this piece for Pope Francis In Dublin.fantastic

[@willtres8795]

And at the inauguration of our President MICHAEL D HIGGINS. 🕊

[@JoeMcGrathinperson]

We sang this as the entrance hymn this morning. We have been practicing for weeks.

[@soconnor7700]

Joseph McGrath.

[@32marycat]

My beautiful mum died 1 year ago today. I miss her. We played this as she died.It was her request. I've not listened to it as too painful. I'm crying now listening to it. She was so loved.

[@Ro-pu8xy]

Stunning

[@MichaelCourtney-og7to]

This prayer is on the marble wall at St. Patrick church in White Lake Township. Just to read it before & after Mass is inspirational. They put it up there in big black letters which I think are also marble.

[@JoanParajon]

Just beautiful.....we soar into the heavens.....

[@lisacadora1655]

This resonates with me so completely I believe I must be Celtic.

[@ombgames6550]

rita connollys singing is terible

[@cgabi300]

Beautiful🙏💖 Lee Harris did a version of this that is also beautiful to listen to.

[@azaelia2000]

this is beautiful ♡ i needed this today.

[@karenmaston4236]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@RichardBriggs]

I discovered this years ago when it was on a free Celtic compilation CD in The Sunday Times. It is quite exquisite. I'm not a religious person (by far) but this never fails to move me.

[@cristinacrawley3344]

Me too. Now my father has died and the song came to mind from that distant time. We will print St Patrick’s Breastplate on his memory card and hopefully sing this beautiful blessing during his funeral Mass.

[@nwtdarrellnorthern2725]

To be moved by beauty is Religion. All that other stuff is mostly "noise."

[@cht2162]

Haunting

[@eisteachbhinn]

❤

[@johnstrathern2986]

Wonderful.

[@euanbeveridge5489]

I am in awe of this prayer , but hearing it tonight is wonderful . Thank you

[@donalmaccormaic8173]

Beautiful.

[@heatherthebus1946]

AMEN

[@spmoran4703]

I like Liza Eileys version of the song . But I prefer this version. Because she is a Contralto singer as I am.

[@phillipwhite2026]

This song is also on Shaun Davey's "Pilgrim"

[@michelledarcy5257]

Go hAlainn ar fad. Boinn an taithneamh as an La le Phadraigh 🍀🍀🍀

[@johnlewis6458]

Beautifully sung by Rita Connolly - shame about the mic placement as there is one male voice that is VERY apparent.

[@linus0804]

Is this on a cd ? Love it

[@GrainneMhaol]

It's on an album called The Pilgrim by Shaun Davey.

[@souliseband]

Does anyone know where I can buy sheet music with guitar chords for this song?

[@philholmes4183]

What a beautiful piece of music expertly played and sung thank you so much for uploading this and please keep up the incredible work you all do

[@christendomdefenderbeready3251]

NCSWIC 🛡️🕖

[@user-qr7ng1mh4l]

What a way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

[@Femininemusic571]

Beautiful