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



09 March 2024

"For the River” by Mael Brigde


A very very very short song to Brigit that I end most of my meditations and rituals with. I sing it twice here so that you can get an idea of the melody the first time and then jump in the second time. I wrote it many years ago and still feel this gratitude deeply. Brigit is not named in the song so you could use it with other deities if it felt appropriate to you.

For the River
 
I thank you for the river that flows far from sunlight
for the hidden opening of that stream
for the sacred grove that rises from those waters
for the sacred wisdom pouring from those leaves

 

 

 

Video: of Mael Brigde singing at Daughters of the Flame online gathering.



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