Sooooo love Imbolc, especially as it
marks the halfway point 'twixt and 'tween
Winter and Spring. For me, it's hope, if
you will, that never ending Winter may
actually come to an end after all.
But for me, today is all about honoring
Lady Brighid. At the time the church
began its sojourn in religious history,
she was deemed a saint as a tie between
Paganism and Christianity. Her actual
existence made the crossover easier for
many.
Hundreds of years later, it was time to
clean up the saints, as it were. Certainly,
it must have been a tasking ordeal, but
many saints were dismissed from the
annals of time. 'Mongst these, was our
beloved Brighid.
Interestingly enough, as she was revered
by both the European nations and the three
Americas, there was no way that this was
going to be accepted. Fits of gigantic
proportions were thrown to the point that
she was promptly reinstated.
Our lady is an inspiration in so many
arenas, it's hard to know where to begin.
Healers and midwives turn to her. Poets
seek her inspiration. And, as she is the
goddess of hearth and fire, smithies revere
her. Yet, it is interesting to note that our
lady also protects the household from the
very fire that warms and creates.
Enjoy Imbolc, celebrate its different facets,
but hold our Lady Brighid in your hearts . . .
lady hear our cry
bright blessings of hope from you
may we remember
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