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 December 2024

"A Prayer to Ignite the Three Cauldrons” by Laurel Ronan

 


A Prayer to Ignite the Three Cauldrons 


Brigid—Fiery Arrow, Foster Mother, Exalted One—I ask for the blessing of your Sacred Flame, the source to ignite my Three Cauldrons. 


Coire Goirath—Cauldron of Warming, Cauldron of the Forge, seed of creation, of the land and the spirits of place—may mine be lit with purpose. 


Coire Érmai—Cauldron of Motion, Cauldron of the Well, center of healing, of the waters and the ancestors—may mine be lit with heart-centeredness. 


Coire Sois—Cauldron of Knowledge, Cauldron of the Filí, fire of inspiration, of the heavens and the gods—may mine be lit with wisdom. 


I will greet this day in alignment with my purpose,

I will walk a path that is  heart-centered,

I will be open to the experiences that will grant me wisdom. 


With your Sacred Flame lighting my way, 

my heart, 

my head. 


Mar sin a bheidh. Go raibh míle maith agat, a Bhríde bhuaiteach. 

So it will be. Much thanks to you, victorious Brigid.




Image: “black steel pot on fire” Photo by Vadim Artyukhin on Unsplash. Edited in Photos by Mael Brigde.