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



20 March 2026

"Prayer to Brigid for the Queer Community" by Ever Conwell

 

Brigid

please lend your voice to us 

the queer ones

whom those in power would make

Cowless

for daring to exist.

Ignite our brows with poetry

that we might speak of justness

of rightness

in ways that can’t be brushed aside

or ignored.

Protect us as we fight for ourselves

for our families

for any and all whom those in power would harm.

Please temper us as gently as you can

and heal us in the ways we need it most.

Grant us strength for the battles ahead

that we may live

and thrive

and see true justice done

in your name.





 

Image: "family, lgbtq, and queer couple" by courtney coles on Unsplash.

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