February 1st - St Bridget of Ireland - UPDATED

St Brigid of Ireland by Richard King

 

Rather than reposting the same thing (after all there are only so many ways we can relate Bridget's story) please have a look at our previous posts on this great Irish festival of faith:

• Jan 30th 2012 - Feast of St Bridget of Ireland
• Febraury 1st 2011 - Feast of St Bridget - Muire na nGael - Secondary Patron of Ireland
• Jan 30th 2011 - St Brigid (452-524) Mary of the Gael
• Communion Reflection for St Bridget's Day 

Other links:

• St Brigid of Ireland
• Brigid, Abbess of Kildare
• Links for the celebration provided by Limerick Diocese weekly newsletter
• Diocese of Killaloe Resources

This old litany is of unknown origin.

Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.  
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.  
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Queen of virgins, Pray for us.
Saint Brigid, Pray for us.
Mary of the Gael, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, Patroness of Ireland, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, shining light of virtue and sanctity, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, consecrated spouse of Jesus Christ, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, foundress of Kildare, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, cornerstone of the monastic institute in the Isle of Saints, Pray for us. 
St. Brigid, great model of Irish virgins, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, mother of religious, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, pattern of religious perfection, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, intercessor for the Irish Church, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, mediatrix for the Irish race, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, protectress of the holy faith planted by Saint Padrig, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, enjoying with him the clear vision of God, Pray for us. 
St. Brigid, whose one desire was to satisfy the poor, drive out hardship, and spare every miserable man, Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Spare us, O Lord.  
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Graciously hear us, O Lord.  
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us, O Lord.Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

V. Pray for us, O glorious Saint Brigid  
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, Who dost rejoice with the memory of the blessed Saint Brigid, Thy virgin and abbess, mercifully grant that we may be assisted by her merits, by whose chastity we are illumined.
Through Jesus Christ Thy Son Our Lord.

R. Amen.

UPDATE:

Ever wondered how to make a St Bridget's Cross?



Details of Feile Bride available HERE