Christ, My Companion: Meditations on the Prayer of St. Patrick

by Marilyn Chandler McEntyre

Beloved of Christians worldwide, Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Christian missionary. Though more well-known for driving the snakes out of Ireland and using a shamrock to explain the Trinity--both of which likely never happened--Saint Patrick's best-known contribution to Christian literature is an ancient prayer known as "St. Patrick's Breastplate" or "St. Patrick's Prayer." This lyrical exploration of the Christian faith and the centrality of Christ has been used by Christians throughout the centuries as a way to remind them of the ways they interact with the divine. In Christ, My Companion, Marilyn Chandler McEntyre explores the well-known portion of this ancient prayer, inviting readers to consider its meaning for them today. Drawing upon biblical, personal, and literary sources, McEntyre engages readers in their own reflections on particular ways they have experienced the presence of Christ and the variety of ways we are drawn into divine encounters.

Genres: Christian

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

Marilyn Chandler McEntyre is a fellow of the Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California, and she teaches at UC Berkeley. Her other books include Drawn to the Light: Poems on Rembrandt's Religious Paintings, In Quiet Light: Poems on Vermeer's Women, and Patient Poets: Illness from Inside Out.

Reviews

[Michelle]

The format of this book did not lend itself to giving this author the space to create the magic she's made in other books I've read by her.

[Robbie]

The Prayer of St Patrick is beautiful. This book walks the reader through it phrase by phrase. I found it to be uplifting and informative.

[Janet Wright]

Great spiritual insights using the Prayer of St. Patrick

[Grace]

This is a lovely, edifying book. It is beautifully written and really helped me grasp more of the mystery of how Christ is present to us and for us.

[Jennifer]

Beautifully written devotions on St. Patrick's breastplate.