This beautiful prayer is attributed to St. Brendan the Navigator (484–577 A.D.), also known as St. Brendan the Voyager, an ancient Irish monk, abbot, sailor, ship-builder, and explorer. He is the patron saint of mariners, sailors, travelers, and the U.S. Navy. His feast day is May 16th. Honor him with a Sterling Silver St. Brendan the Navigator Pendant or the St. Brendan the Navigator/Navy Pendant.
It is believed by some historians that the holy abbot, eager to spread the Gospel to unknown lands, with the winds of the Holy Spirit in his sails, traveled by boat to North America—making him the very first explorer to set foot on her shores. Some say it was the legend of St. Brendan’s Voyage that prompted Christopher Columbus to launch his own attempt to discover the New World a thousand years later. Explore our full collection of Irish Catholic gifts to celebrate this great Celtic saint.
PRAYER OF ST. BRENDAN
Learn more about the life of St. Brendan the Navigator in this fantastic short video below:
For more inspiring Irish saint prayers and reflections, read St. Patrick’s Famous Breastplate Prayer and excerpts from the Confession of St. Patrick. You may also enjoy our All-Things-Celtic Gift Guide.
This article has been updated and was originally published in February 2015. © The Catholic Company. All rights reserved.
