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The Three-Fold Fire of Brighid

Fire in the forge that
shapes and tempers.


Fire of the hearth that
nourishes and heals.


Fire in the head that
incites and inspires.





A Message from Kim Diane, Abbess of Ord Brighideach

Welcome to Ord Brighideach International,

To join or renew your membership and reserve your shift assignment, please go to Join Ord Brighideach. You'll be signing in as a "new user" even if you currently hold a shift.

Please explore and enjoy our site. There are so many incredible features:
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Kim Diane
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 Poetry: An Imbolc Poem

PoetryFinn writes "I walk
wrapped in your mantle
green as leaf on tree
newly blown
on the wind

Hands still, I walk
silent and serene
in the knowledge
that I walk alone
and never lonely

Light is reaching out over the hill
I take your hand
and walk into the dawn
that lights the grass
and never burns

Bride, lady of my night
lady of my morn
Rise ever and walk ever onward
blessing us with your grace.
"

Posted by admin on Monday, May 26 @ 10:44:34 CDT (82 reads)
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 Prayers: Caim na Brighid (Caim=Compassing)

PrayersCoyote writes "by Coyote Brid's Flame (C.G. Standish)
Sept. 2005

Be the Caim na Brighid about me
Be the Mantle of Gentle Brighid about me
Be the Shield of Mighty Brighid about me
Be the Fiery Sword of Brighid about me

Let no Fire burn,
by Sun, by Moon, by Flame
Let no Water drown,
by Wave, by River, by Lake
Let no Air choke,
by Smoke, by Gas, by Smog
Let no Earth crush,
by Sand, by Iron, by Rock

Let no Sword cut, no Arrow pierce,
no Lance wound,
Let no Spirit curse, no Envy harm,
no Malice doom,
Let no Tooth render, no Claw tear,
no Tongue lash,
Hear me now, O Flame Without Ash!
Hear me now and let it be so!"

Posted by admin on Monday, May 26 @ 10:43:15 CDT (82 reads)
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 Poetry: Goddess of Initiation : A Dream

PoetryFreyaWyche writes "Goddess of Initiation : A Dream
December 2007

She came in dream
With chestnut hair lit by fire
Surrounding eyes of green.
A smile of warmth
A laugh, a pause ~
And then…a question rode the air :
“What troubles thee? What do ye seek?
Look deeply at me childe
For second sight I have the right
And I have traveled wilde.

"

Posted by admin on Wednesday, April 23 @ 05:04:13 CDT (111 reads)
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 News: WFU professor says Celtic Christianity is unique religion

NewsAs St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the legend will be retold of how the Christian missionary Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland.  However, zoologists say there never were snakes in Ireland, and historians suggest that the snakes refer instead to the druids, who had their own non-Christian religion.  Over time the Christian church incorporated elements of the druids’ traditions into its own religious practices in Ireland.

Posted by admin on Monday, March 03 @ 12:48:34 CST (272 reads)
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 Crafts: A Geeky Candle Alternative

CraftsAzure writes "Hello to you all, and nineteen blessings!

I am a geek. It's sad, but oh-so-true. I know basic programming keys and my basement has far more out of date and obscure computers then any basement has a right to.

"

Posted by admin on Monday, March 03 @ 12:43:38 CST (237 reads)
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 Songs & Chants: Hearthfire song

Songs & Chantsdruidlinda writes "From my hearth, to this hearth,
I carry the flame
From this hearth, to your hearth,
the flame is the same
It's the central fire,
connecting us all
In my heart, and your heart,
we tend to the flame
of the hearth.


Background: This is a song that I sing at every high day ritual. I carry a hearth candle from home to light the ritual fire. Participants have an opportunity to take a candle home that was lit from the hearthfire.
"

Posted by admin on Saturday, January 19 @ 14:19:09 CST (275 reads)
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 Poetry: SAD LULLABY

PoetryMEVS writes "I HEARD THE CROW CRY
WHEN THE MOON WAS NOT IN THE SKY

"

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 02 @ 11:08:20 CST (336 reads)
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 Prayers: An Imbolc Litany to Brighidh

PrayersOakLore writes "Blessed art Thou 'O Brighidh!

What a symphony of joy and re-birth is the music of your inspiration!

'O how Thy bright flame in the souls of the Children of the Earth illuminates the darkness of our too long slumbering consciousness!


"

Posted by admin on Saturday, October 27 @ 15:32:21 CDT (318 reads)
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 Poetry: For My Lady Bride

PoetryKatybug writes "FOR MY LADY BRIDE

I light this candle for my Lady Bride
That I may help fulfill the need
To always and ever tend Her flame
And to give honor to Her name.

"

Posted by admin on Monday, June 04 @ 23:58:01 CDT (547 reads)
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 News: Ancient "Royal Temple" Discovered in Path of Ireland Highway

News
The discovery of a major prehistoric site where experts believe an open-air royal temple once stood has stalled construction of a controversial four-lane highway in Ireland.


Posted by admin on Wednesday, May 16 @ 11:52:32 CDT (508 reads)
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