Oh Brigid
Exalted One, Eternal Flame
Lady of the fire
Woman of the holy wells
Send your blessed water
This day and every day
To heal my wounded body
To soothe my aching heart
To cool the fires in my burning mind
Oh Brigid, Bride
Fiery Arrow, Radiant Flame
Woman of the holy wells
Lady of the fire
Send your sacred fire
This night and every night
To burn away resistance
To kindle the flame of inspiration
To Illuminate the way
Oh Brigid, Brig
Exalted One, Quickening Flame
Lady of the fire
Woman of the holy wells
Cast your love around me
This moment and every moment
To grant me your protection
To fill my heart with joy
To bless my life, my thoughts, my words and my actions
This breath and every breath.
Image: Top photo of mounted icon of Saint Brigit by Sr. Aloysius McVeigh, R.S.M. It is on the wall just outside the door to a small personal sanctuary. Lower photo is of the icon itself. Please see this article on the icon at the Brigidine sisters of Australia website.