03/17/2026
I arise today, through
The strength of heaven,
The light of the sun,
The radiance of the moon,
The splendor of fire,
The speed of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of the sea,
The stability of the earth,
The firmness of rock.
(St. Patrick’s Breastplate, verse 4)
One of the great things about coming to Kaslo (and staying at Beach Gables!) is the opportunity it affords to both contemplate and experience in an unmediated way the reality which “ The Lorica of St. Patrick” or "St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” describes, which offers us a place and a means of protection against our spiritual enemies on our journey through life. The video above, shot on Kaslo Beach on a recent Sunday afternoon, was inspired by verse 4. The full text of the breastplate may be found here: https://youtu.be/rhdhrYeh6PM.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Beach Gables.