Irish Home Blessing Cross
Regular price $34.95Story
A home is more than walls and a roof. It is a place of welcome, a refuge in difficult times, and the setting for the everyday moments that become our most treasured memories.
The Irish Home Blessing Cross brings these sentiments together in a traditional blessing for every part of the home, from the hearth and table to the doors that welcome family and strangers alike. Its words ask for the peace of God, the peace of love, and the peace that makes a house a true home.
Whether displayed above a doorway, in a family room, or in a quiet place of prayer, this meaningful cross offers a lasting expression of faith and an enduring Irish welcome.
Why You'll Love It
With its traditional cross design and heartfelt blessing, this piece brings together two things that have long held a special place in Irish life: faith and hospitality.
Its generous size makes it a meaningful presence in the home, while the blessing itself offers words of comfort and hope for everyone who crosses the threshold. It is a thoughtful gift for a wedding, housewarming, anniversary, or anyone beginning a new chapter in life.
More than a decoration, it is a reminder of what we hope our homes will always be: places of peace, kindness, and welcome.
Irish Heritage
In Irish tradition, the home has long been a place of shelter, fellowship, and welcome. The hearth provided warmth, the table brought people together, and the open door offered hospitality to visitors and strangers.
Blessings for the home grew from this close relationship between faith and everyday life. They expressed a desire for God's protection over the household and for peace among all who lived there or came to visit.
The Irish Home Blessing reflects this tradition, extending its prayer to every corner of the house and every person who enters it. Its closing wish for the peace of God and the peace of love captures a timeless hope for every home.
The blessing reads as follows:
"Bless the corners of this house,
And be the lintel blest,
And bless the hearth and bless the board,
And bless each place of rest,
And bless each door that opens wide
To stranger as to kin,
And bless each crystal window pane
That lets the starlight in,
And bless the rooftree overhead
And every sturdy wall.
The peace of man,
the peace of God,
The peace of love on all."
Product Details
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Traditional Irish Home Blessing Cross
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Features the full Irish Home Blessing
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Dimensions: 6.5" wide × 7.5" high
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Suitable for display in the home or a place of prayer
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Vendor: CA Gift
The Carrick Mór Touch
At Carrick Mór, we believe every Irish gift carries a story. From the hands of talented makers to the places and traditions that inspire them, each piece celebrates the craftsmanship, meaning, and enduring heritage of Ireland.
Made By CA Gift
CA Gift offers a collection of gifts inspired by Irish traditions, faith, and the values that bring people together. Its designs celebrate the familiar symbols and meaningful words that connect Ireland's heritage with everyday life.
The Irish Home Blessing Cross reflects this spirit, bringing a traditional prayer for peace, protection, and hospitality into the heart of the home.
Explore Ireland
Ireland's heritage lives on in its ancient prayers, sacred places, and traditions of faith and hospitality. From blessings spoken at the family hearth to the welcome extended to a stranger, these customs reveal a culture shaped by generosity, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging.
Explore the stories, places, and traditions that connect us to Ireland and to those who came before us.