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	This prayer is attributed to Columba and was written in Old Irish of the 6th to 8th centuries. It was found in a 15th century manuscript with this description: "This is the protection of Colum Cille. And it is to be said at bed-time and on rising, and when going on a journey, and is of marvelous avail."
	Cross	The path I walk, Christ walks it.
	Invitatory Bead	May the land in which I am be without sorrow. May the Trinity protect me wherever I stay, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
	Cruciform Bead	Bright angels walk with me-dear presence-in every dealing. In every dealing, I pray them that no one's poison may reach me.
	Week Beads	The nine-fold people of heaven of holy cloud, the tenth force of the stout earth, favorable company, they come with me. May I arrive at every place, may I return home; may the way in which I spend be a way without loss. May every path before me be smooth,
	Cruciform Bead	man, woman, and child welcome me.
	Exit Invitatory Bead	A truly good journey!
	Exit Cross	Well does the Lord show us a course, a path. (St. Columcille)