Writing Brigit


Writing Brigit

Many years ago I wrote my first Brigit prayer. Poem. Blessing... I have been writing them ever since, but seldom publish them. Some are carefully researched and crafted, some are simple and straight from the heart. (Belated update: I did eventually publish a book called A Brigit of Ireland Devotional - Sun Among Stars. It contains many of my Brigit poems and prayers, essays, and resources.)

The prayers and blessings of my sisters in the Daughters of the Flame and other Brigit-loving women and men, living and long-dead, fill me with surprise and delight, as well.

I would like to share some of these writings with you.

Following is the one that signs off each of my emails, a reminder to guide my words and intentions with care when I write to anyone. It's as good a place to start as any.


Flame Offering

In the name of the three Brigits

I light the candle of my heart

May I offer it to everyone

gentle and steady

warm and bright



29 January 2020

“Brighid” by Kat Robb




Brighid

I light your flame for peace
I light your flame
I light your flame for healing
I light your flame
Brighid of three faces
I light your flame
Brighid of the forge
I light your flame
I light your flame for strength
I light your flame
I light your flame for knowledge
I light your flame
Brighid of the flame of nine tongues
I light your flame
Brighid, goddess of poets
I light your flame
I light your flame for growth
I light your flame
I light your flame in memory
I light your flame
Brighid, Goddess of midwives
I light your flame
Brighid, guardian of the passage into life
I light your flame
I light your flame for calmness
I light your flame
I light your flame for patience
I light your flame
Brighid, guide of lambs
I light your flame
Brighid, Goddess of Sunrise
I light your flame
I light your flame.


Kat Robb





ImageCandle light projected through a glass orb by W.carter [CC BY-SA]


15 January 2020

“By the Moon’s Light” by Mael Brigde





By the Moon’s Light

by the moon’s light I travel
by the sun’s true gleam
by your hand I am lifted
from depth to height











Image: "Moon Over Woodland Drive" by Casey Wolf (2013).