The Spirit of Brigid - Celtic Goddess and Saint

We will gather to honor the Celtic goddess Brigid, who was later canonized as Saint Brigid, on the quarter-day fire festival that bears her name, also known as the festival of Imbolc. Imbolc is celebrated February 1-2 to recognize the early arrival of spring, the midway point between Winter solstice and Spring equinox. Imbolc literally means "in the belly," and referred to the beginning of lambing season.

The ancient myths of the goddess Brigid present her as a daughter of the chief of the gods, who was known as a goddess of healers, poets, smiths, childbirth and inspiration. The canonized Saint Brigid is the patron saint of many people groups, including blacksmiths and boatmen, midwives and babies, and MANY more. One obscure group that sticks out is "children whose mothers are mistreated by the children's fathers." To honor the spirit of Brigid, we are asking our community to bring an…