O God, whose servant Brigid, kindled with the flame of your love, became a shining light in your church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Far above enthroned in glory,
sweetest saint of Erin’s Isle:
see thy children kneel before thee;
turn on us a mother’s smile.
Sainted Mother, hear our pleading,
faith and hope and holy love.
Sweet St. Brigid, spouse of Jesus,
sent to us from Heaven above.
Sweet St. Brigid, Erin’s children,
far and near o’er land and sea,
in the world and in the cloister,
fondly turn with love to thee.
Sainted Mother, sooth the mourner,
shield the weary tempted soul.
Sweet St. Brigid, guide thy children
to thy bright and happy home.

: “St Brigid of Kildare” by Fr. William Hart McNichols