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



24 November 2023

"Blessing Against Oppression and Submission” by Mael Brigde


Blessing Against Oppression and Submission

 

you who ran unconstrained

across the Curragh

stand between me and slavery

 

as you shattered the lies

of the shrewd

would-be rapist

would-be owner of his

intended thrall

freed his victim

now sovereign again

over

spirit   body   heart

 

bless me

protector of women and the bound

 

you knew your path

though yourself a slave

made them set you free

 

set me free

 

enquired of the mute child

what do you want?

though others cried   impossible!

did not stir until

she found and made her choice

 

let me know the truth

of my own thoughts

the liberty to follow them

where I must

 

bless       preserve

enlighten me

 

long against danger

give me aid

 

 

 

Image: Young, long-haired, black woman running in grass. Image is blurred. Photo by Nsey Benajah on Unsplash

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