Was the brother of Peter. He preached the gospel to many Asiatic
nations; but on his arrival at Edessa, he was taken and crucified on a
cross, the two ends of which were fixed transversely in the ground.
Hence the derivation of the term, St. An... Read more of Andrew at Martyrs.ca
Envision the person you intend to bless, concentrating upon this with your eyes closed,
and speaking rhythmically, feeling each part of the blessing as you think it.
"For you, through the power of the Lady, a helmet of light.
For you, through the power of the Lady, strength that is growing,
Strength to strength, and ease and easeful sleep, and gladness spreading,
Thankfulness spreading through all of your body, all of yourself, in the power of the Lady,
By the power of the Lady, through the power of the Lady."