In Memoriam: Representative Edward Connolly, Public Servant

We are saddened to hear of the passing Thursday of Representative Ed Connolly. Representative Connolly gave his life to public service in his hometown, Everett, Massachusetts. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.

I arise today

Through the strength of heaven:

Light of sun,

Radiance of moon,

Splendor of fire,

Speed of lightning,

Swiftness of wind,

Depth of sea,

Stability of earth,

Firmness of rock.

I arise today

Through God's strength to pilot me:

God's might to uphold me,

God's wisdom to guide me,

God's eye to look before me,

God's ear to hear me,

God's word to speak for me,

God's hand to guard me,

God's way to lie before me,

God's shield to protect me,

God's host to save me

From snares of devils,

From temptation of vices,

From everyone who wishes me ill

Afar and anearAlone and in a multitude.

I arise today

Through a mighty strength,

the invocation of the Trinity:

Through belief in the Threeness,

Through confession of the Oneness

Of the Creator of Creation."

(From the Breastplate of St. Patrick)