While I was in Ireland over the summer I picked up a Holy Card with a prayer to St. Brigid on it. St. Brigid was a nun in the 5th Century and she is one of the patrons of Ireland. I picked it up almost by accident, but the prayer on the back of the card has become one of my favorites. I like to pray it each morning before I start my day to help me get into a good mindset. I think I would have liked St. Brigid. She sounds like a good lady.
Brigid-
You were a woman of peace. You brought harmony where there was conflict. You brought light to the darkness. You brought hope to the downcast. May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious, and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world. Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made. Brigid, you were a voice for the wounded and weary. Strengthen what is weak within us. Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens. May we grow each day into a greater wholeness in mind, body, and spirit.
Amen.
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