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I'm not aware of any conlang (constructed language) lyrics by Enya
D'oh! Except the Sindarin she sung for the Lord of the Rings films (how did I forget that?) But that was Tolkien's invention.
I also recall my priest begin the mass with "Rath Dé ort!"
Agus leat féin!
Was that a full Gaelic mass (probably not, I guess,) or just the blessing?
Much as the spelling exasperates me, I know it would sound beautiful (http://www.irishpage.com/prayers/mass.htm).
Next time I'm over there (Ireland's a popular day trip on the ferry from here,) I must keep my eye open for any services being held.
D'oh! Except the Sindarin she sung for the Lord of the Rings films (how did I forget that?) But that was Tolkien's invention. I forgot that you forgot or I would have told you that you forgot. I didn't think of that either.
[Father Timothy blesses the communion wine] An uisce beatha seo. Oops! What would Brother Jerome say to that?
I have never been to a full Gaelic service. Once I did go to a traditional Christmas Dinner at which there was an "abbreviated" service (given in Gaelic) by a Greek Orthodox Priest who is an expert in Gaelic.
If you do get a chance to take one in, let me know about it. You guys get all the breaks; history and tradition is just an arm's length away. [sigh] I can only read about it.
[Father Timothy blesses the communion wine] An uisce beatha seo. Oops! What would Brother Jerome say to that?
He would say "Slainte!"
I have never been to a full Gaelic service. Once I did go to a traditional Christmas Dinner at which there was an "abbreviated" service (given in Gaelic) by a Greek Orthodox Priest who is an expert in Gaelic.
Lovely! I like Orthodox services - I've been to several Greek and one Russian Divine Liturgy (rather than Mass). The more smells and bells the better! I doubt you get many orthodox asthmatics though, given the huge quantities of incense they incinerate in the course of the shortest of services! (though I trust you were spared such olfactory accompaniment to the meal.)
If you do get a chance to take one in, let me know about it. You guys get all the breaks; history and tradition is just an arm's length away. [sigh] I can only read about it.
Oh, there's history and tradition an arm's length from all of us. But if you want it to be your history and tradition, you have to choose ancestors who stayed where they were while it was happening
"Shaddai" is also Hebrew.
Oh, that's there too. I was wondering why I couldn't get the memory of Amy Grant singing "El Shaddai" out of my head after reading that. Now I am stuck with the thought of Amy Grant singing a duet with Weird Al Yankovic. It isn't easy being me.
Now I am stuck with the thought of Amy Grant singing a duet with Weird Al Yankovic. It isn't easy being me.
You are finally coming into focus for me, Bev. Please don't change.
This is the life! Yeah, by HannahMontana, right, Ulrike? Oh you mean, Weird Al. Shucks. 
But if you want it to be your history and tradition, you have to choose ancestors who stayed where they were while it was happening
Well, psimagus, it's like this. It's hard to stay put when the king's men want to use your butt for target practice. Just kidding. Actually, I believe that on my Irish side, my progenitor was persuaded to come to Georgia in lieu of paying back taxes or going to prison. In fact, he finally worked his taxes off and remained a loyal subject until his death right before the Tea Party (Irish tea, of course)
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D'oh! Except the Sindarin she sung for the Lord of the Rings films (how did I forget that?) But that was Tolkien's invention.
Agus leat féin!
Was that a full Gaelic mass (probably not, I guess,) or just the blessing?
Much as the spelling exasperates me, I know it would sound beautiful (
Next time I'm over there (Ireland's a popular day trip on the ferry from here,) I must keep my eye open for any services being held.
[Father Timothy blesses the communion wine] An uisce beatha seo. Oops! What would Brother Jerome say to that?
I have never been to a full Gaelic service. Once I did go to a traditional Christmas Dinner at which there was an "abbreviated" service (given in Gaelic) by a Greek Orthodox Priest who is an expert in Gaelic.
If you do get a chance to take one in, let me know about it. You guys get all the breaks; history and tradition is just an arm's length away. [sigh] I can only read about it.
He would say "Slainte!"
Lovely! I like Orthodox services - I've been to several Greek and one Russian Divine Liturgy (rather than Mass). The more smells and bells the better! I doubt you get many orthodox asthmatics though, given the huge quantities of incense they incinerate in the course of the shortest of services! (though I trust you were spared such olfactory accompaniment to the meal.)
Oh, there's history and tradition an arm's length from all of us. But if you want it to be your history and tradition, you have to choose ancestors who stayed where they were while it was happening
"Shaddai" is also Hebrew. Are you sure this language isn't a compilation of words from various other languages?
Oh, that's there too. I was wondering why I couldn't get the memory of Amy Grant singing "El Shaddai" out of my head after reading that. Now I am stuck with the thought of Amy Grant singing a duet with Weird Al Yankovic. It isn't easy being me.
Regarding the song... according to one source, the words aren't meant to mean anything:
http://www.irishgaelictranslator.com/translation/viewtopic.265.html
Relevant comment in the thread:It's the "lyrics" to Now We Are Free by Lisa Gerrard. I have since discovered that it's not an actual language at all, but rather sounds she produces (using her voice as an instument) designed to evoke an emotional response. Thanks to all for your comments, though!
Relevant comment in the thread:
Just kidding. Actually, I believe that on my Irish side, my progenitor was persuaded to come to Georgia in lieu of paying back taxes or going to prison. In fact, he finally worked his taxes off and remained a loyal subject until his death right before the Tea Party (Irish tea, of course)
Let's see... most of my mom's side of the family came over from Ireland during the potato famine. There's supposed to be French Huguenot on my dad's side of the family, who fled to Canada during the persecution. And there are anecdotal tales on both sides of Native American blood. Most accessible to me in the states? The Native American side. Unfortunately, I have no clue what tribe(s) they might have been.
Oh, and I had one great-something-uncle beheaded by Mary Queen of Scots.
Most accessible to me in the states? The Native American side. Unfortunately, I have no clue what tribe(s) they might have been.Oh, and I had one great-something-uncle beheaded by Mary Queen of Scots.
Ulrike, you don't want to hear me say this, but I think we are related (bad for you if it's true). My dad's ancestor was Huguenot also. The strange thing was that after all the persecution, he did return to his roots. They were consigned to Southampton (UK) until about the 1650s. My dad's ancestor came to Virginia instead of going to Canada. It's very interesting that you have a Native American side.
It must have been a signal honor to be beheaded by Mary. Wasn't she beheaded also? The only claim to fame my dad's side had was that my Great-grandpa was the last (or one of the last) Confederate officers to leave Gettysburg - but that was because he couldn't walk. I think his horse threw him and someone shot him in the foot. Oh, well.
My dad's ancestor was Huguenot also. The strange thing was that after all the persecution, he did return to his roots. They were consigned to Southampton (UK) until about the 1650s. My dad's ancestor came to Virginia instead of going to Canada. It's very interesting that you have a Native American side.It must have been a signal honor to be beheaded by Mary. Wasn't she beheaded also? The only claim to fame my dad's side had was that my Great-grandpa was the last (or one of the last) Confederate officers to leave Gettysburg - but that was because he couldn't walk. I think his horse threw him and someone shot him in the foot. Oh, well.
Eh, everyone's related if you go back far enough. (And I'm too lazy to look up Mary Queen of Scots just now, but I think she was eventually beheaded)
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