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



22 March 2024

"Holy Water, Sacred Flame" by Circle of the Sun

This lovely short chant, beautifully sung as a “round,” is available as a free download on Bandcamp. 

"Holy Water, Sacred Flame" by Circle of the Sun is also available to listen to from Anne Hill on YouTube in a more elaborate, twentieth anniversary, version, here.


Lyrics:

Holy Water, Sacred Flame,

Brighid, we invoke your name. 

Bless my hands, 

my head, my heart, 

source of healing, song, and art.



Notes: Words by Diane Baker and music by Anne Hill.

Image: from the Bandcamp site of Circle of the Sun. 

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