as still learning about her (and still am). I went out into the frozen wetlands in search of dried foliage to use for my cross, but found none. And none to be had at either local craft store. So we improvised and made three including one out of Kelly green pipe cleaners. How were we to know that the world would be turned upside just a month later? Or that we would still be in self-isolation for the most part a full year later?
This old cross looks a bit worn out, yes? Same here. But it is still a symbol of God's loving presence in the midst of strife and of the slow, often mysterious movement from what is frozen and dark to what is fecund and vibrant. It is too funny to me that we had a blizzard with 9" inches of snow to the 4" already on the ground for the start of Imbolc and Brigid's feast day. Talk about living by faith not sight! But that is how it should be, yes?
This link to a modest article on Brigid might be a good place to start for those who are just beginning. It comes from the respected and creative Celtic Christian Spirituality site on FB @ https://newedenministry.com/2020/10/08/brigid/?. I liked it a lot.
This graphic was on my phone from last year on this date - and it seems right to share, too. Stay safe.
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