A blessing from the book of Genesis: May God give you heaven’s dew and earth’s richness— an abundance of grain and new wine.
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A prayer for Imbolc
The Hope of Spring – Author Unknown God, thank you for Spring and the hope of warmer, longer, brighter days. Thank you for the coming of growth and life and birth. Thank you that things are coming awake in the world. This is what our calendar says, and we do see some signs that itContinue reading “A prayer for Imbolc”
A sonnet for Candlemas
Candlemas by Malcolm Guite They came, as called, according to the Law. Though they were poor and had to keep things simple, They moved in grace, in quietness, in awe, For God was coming with them to his temple. Amidst the outer court’s commercial bustle They’d waited hours, enduring shouts and shoves, Buyers and sellers,Continue reading “A sonnet for Candlemas”
Reflections on Druidic Christology
In his Reflections on Druidic Christology, Rev. Alistair Bate comments that, “As an example of orthodox Christology finding its way into Druidic ceremonial I would like to consider the benediction at the end of the traditional (O.B.O.D.) ritual for Imbolc; ‘May the blessing of the Uncreated One, of the Created Word and of the Spirit thatContinue reading “Reflections on Druidic Christology”
Imbolc Festival 2012
The Daily Mail has published a fascinating series of images from an Imbolc festival in the UK. It’s well worth checking out.
Curious Christian 