Prayer of Saint Columba for Gods Light

O Lord, 

grant us that love which can never die,

which will enkindle our lamps
but not extinguish them, 
 so that 



they may shine in us 
and bring light to others.

Most dear Saviour, 
 enkindle our lamps 
that they may shine 
forever in your temple. 



May we receive unquenchable light 
from you 
so that our darkness 
will be illuminated 
 and the darkness of the world 
will be made less.

Another St. Columba Prayer:

Mouth of the dumb, 
Light of the blind, 


Foot of the lame, 


To the fallen stretch out your hand. 


Strengthen the senseless, 


Restore the mad 


O Columba, hope of Scots, 


By your merits' mediation. 
Make us companions
of the blessed angels.











{This is an early 14th century prayer}