Blessing of St Brigid
St Brigid - February 1st Brigid, the saint of hospitality, has many blessings already and the custom of clearing the winter vapours and renewing the spiritual air with a house blessing sealed with a handmade Brigid's Cross is one I have held to for years. Another blessing will never go amiss. Brigid's Blessing The hand of the Creator God bless this home In its making and its keeping In its holding and its welcoming In its stones and in its land May the Father bring his strength And the Mother bring her care. May all be blessed and be a blessing to others The hand of the Son of Man bless this home May it be a place where the Child sleeps And the Mother rests May the Christ sit at its table And walk in its gardens May his words welcome the stranger May all be blessed and be a blessing to others The hand of the Spirit of God bless this home May her breat...