The Lorica is my favorite declaration. I am challenged by its words. My prayer is that
you and I might believe these words and live these words before the world.
I believe the outcome could change our lives and the lives of those around us.
Today, May your life be challenged by the Lorica! -Rhonda

The Lorica was named for a Roman Coat of Armor that is
meant for the protection of the one wearing it. 
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.
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise.
Christ in the heart of every one who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.

I arise today
Through a mighty strength,
The invocation of the Trinity. 

                                                                                                                           - Attributed to St. Patrick