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 July 2022

"Níl aon bhealach" by memoriata


Níl aon bhealach

 

Brigid shield of fire and water

Healing well, perpetual light

Threefold sister, Dagda's daughter

Guard me with your flame so bright

 

Tig an éirí na gréine tar éis an oiche fada

After the long winter comes the spring

 

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd an tine

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd

Níl aon bhealach amach ach Bríd

 

Brigid spark of hope in darkness

Brigid of the forge of life

Smith of transformation, Goddess

Guide me safely through all strife

 

Tig an earrach tar éis an gheimhreadh fada

After the long night comes the dawn

 

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd an tine

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd

Níl aon bhealach amach ach Bríd

 

Keep the darkness from me

lantern in my chest

Light the way before me

lead me to my rest

 

Coinnigh an dorchadas uaim

lóchrann i mo chroí

Soilsigh an bealach ar aghaidh dom

treoraigh mé do mo críoch

 

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd an tine

Níl aon bhealach amach ach tríd

Níl aon bhealach amach ach Bríd

 

 

 

Níl aon bhealach from Songs to Brigid, released February 2, 2021

Words, tune and arrangement: memoriata

Be sure to listen onto this beautiful song.

Image by M.T ElGassier.