“Conjuration of Lugh” copyright 2012 Drew Jacob.
50 miles to the town of Monmouth.
It was sunset and I had no idea where I’d stay. I was taken in by the local Methodists: I slept in their church library, warm and comfortable, and read books on Christ before I dozed. I shared their coffee cake in the morning, and watched their children collectively deliver a sermon.
Full of joy, I mounted my Giant and took to the wind. Before I went, I invoked:
Lord Lugh, you are my oide,
I recognize you as such.
Give your blessing, O teacher, not to me,
But to those who have done me right:
This church,
This pastor,
This generous people.
I come now from their feasting hall
But I remain in your eternal retinue.
As they have cared for me,
So care for them:
Grant them your abiding protection,
Your inspiration,
And the sheltering presence of heroic hearts.
Is Lugh mo dhé, is Lugh mo ghae. Sé do bheatha a Lugh, Lugh abú. Lugh abú!
I rode a sunwise loop about the church, turned my wheel to the street, and flew.
A bookmark made by the kids fluttered from my handlebars.
Drew Jacob, Rogue Priest
September 19th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Now, that is something I can believe in. Beautiful prayer, man!
September 20th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Thank you :)
September 19th, 2012 at 9:23 am
That is the pinnacle of gracious hospitality. From you and from them.
September 20th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
I left floating. It was a great evening & morning.
September 19th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
We enjoyed having your presence, not only in our service Sunday morning, but that we were able to help you along your journey. Stay safe my friend!
September 20th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Thank you Jeff! And thanks for lunch!
September 19th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Your prayer sings through my own heart such a beautiful light and way to be in the world. I, a former Methodist minister, know these kinds of folks. I am also one who honors Lugh. Thank you for this sharing this powerful moment.
September 20th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Thank you, Bob.
September 19th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Beautifully written dear son, I have shared this with others. You are a good man Andrew and I am proud to be your mother.
September 20th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Thank you, Mom!
September 19th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Good to hear this story. Pray there are more of these to come. I can tell you were thankful for each others presence, you for the church and the church for you. Yay!
September 19th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
I hope you meet more such kind people while on your path.
September 20th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I bet I will. Meeting new people has been, by and large, the great treasure of my trip.
September 20th, 2012 at 12:26 am
Meeting different gods than you expected on your journey?
September 20th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
That did occur to me before entering their Sunday service. I have this idea of meeting the gods but for all I know, I was about to walk in and meet the Christian god.
Adonai did not see fit to throw wide the door, however; there was certainly a spiritual elevation in that holy place, but to date my quest remains unfulfilled…
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