Podcast appearances and mentions of Saint Bridget

Patrick gives advice for a caller with infertility issues especially in regards to a procedure that the Church hasn’t ruled if it’s moral or immoral. Patrick answers a question about the Primacy of Peter and its significance in the Church. Gabriel - Baptism at the end of John Chapter 3: Would they be applying Sanctifying Grace since they were done in the Old Covenant? (0:59) John - What do you think about assisted reproductive technology like GIFT (Gamete Interfallopian Transfer)? (5:02) Steve-Can you talk about the primacy of the pope for me? I see a contradiction in one of the scriptures: When Paul confronts Saint Peter about eating with the uncircumzied Jews and early cannons seems to refute the Pope (15:23) Patrick explains more about the Primacy of Peter (22:44) Steve-Yesterday you spoke about the Saints and the Virgin Mary that we don't worship them. Do you think we should explain that better what we mean when we say we don't worship Mary? (33:55) Jennifer-My mother received a copy of the true letter of Oration (True Letter of Jesus Christ) given by Saint Bridget. Is it legit? (45:54) Resources: National Catholic Bioethics Center: https://www.ncbcenter.org/ Book Recommendation: “Jesus, Peter & the Keys” https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Peter-Keys-Scriptural-Handbook/dp/1882972546 Book Recommendation: “The Divine Primacy” https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-divine-primacy-of-the-bishop-of-rome-and-modern-eastern-orthodoxy/ Book Recommendation: “Pope Fiction” https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Fiction-Answers-Misconceptions-Papacy/dp/0964261006

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - MT 12:46-50 - While Jesus was speaking to the crowds, His mother and His brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with Him. Someone told Him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with You.” But He said in reply to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother? Who are My brothers?” And stretching out His Hand toward His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers. For whoever does the will of My heavenly Father is My brother, and sister, and mother.” Memorial of Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious Saint Bridget, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Cardinal Burke calls Catholics to prepare for possibility of martyrdom due to faithfulness to Christ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-burke-calls-on-catholics-to-prepare-for-possibility-of-martyrdom-due-to-faithfulness-to-christ/ 3) Top five ways Kamala Harris is a pro-abortion extremist: Let's re-examine the record of Biden's “Abortion Czar,” who is arguably even more extreme than Biden himself https://www.lifenews.com/2024/07/22/the-top-5-ways-kamala-harris-is-a-pro-abortion-extremist/ 4) CCC 1790-1794: Erroneous Judgment

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel - MT 12:46-50 - While Jesus was speaking to the crowds, His mother and His brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with Him. Someone told Him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with You.” But He said in reply to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother? Who are My brothers?” And stretching out His Hand toward His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers. For whoever does the will of My heavenly Father is My brother, and sister, and mother.” Memorial of Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious Saint Bridget, pray for us!

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 396The Saint of the day is Saint Bridget of SwedenSaint Bridget of Sweden’s Story From age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors. She lived her married life in the court of the Swedish king Magnus II. Mother of eight children—the second eldest was Saint Catherine of Sweden—Bridget lived the strict life of a penitent after her husband's death. Bridget constantly strove to exert her good influence over Magnus; while never fully reforming, he did give her land and buildings to found a monastery for men and women. This group eventually expanded into an Order known as the Bridgetines. In 1350, a year of jubilee, Bridget braved a plague-stricken Europe to make a pilgrimage to Rome. Although she never returned to Sweden, her years in Rome were far from happy, being hounded by debts and by opposition to her work against Church abuses. A final pilgrimage to the Holy Land, marred by shipwreck and the death of her son, Charles, eventually led to her death in 1373. In 1999, Bridget, Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, were named co-patronesses of Europe. Reflection Bridget's visions, rather than isolating her from the affairs of the world, involved her in many contemporary issues, whether they be royal policy or the years that the legitimate Bishop of Rome lived in Avignon, France. She saw no contradiction between mystical experience and secular activity, and her life is a testimony to the possibility of a holy life in the marketplace. Saint Bridget of Sweden is a Patron Saint of: Europe Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Bridget of Sweden, religious. Today's readings First Reading: Gal 2:19-20 Psalm: Ps  34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Gospel: Jn 15:9b, 5b Catholic Radio Network

We know that we were gone for a bit, we hope to get back to more regular recording, we recorded this on July 2nd 2024. Check out this church St. John the Baptist - Folsom Saint Spotlight Saint Bridget of Sweden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_of_Sweden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_of_Sweden) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bridget-of-sweden/ (https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bridget-of-sweden/) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Bridget-of-Sweden (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Bridget-of-Sweden) https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=264 (https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=264) https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/july-23-saint-birgitta-religious/ (https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/july-23-saint-birgitta-religious/)   https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/blog/saint-bridget-of-sweden (https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/blog/saint-bridget-of-sweden)   https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02782a.htm (https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02782a.htm)   http://www.saintsresource.com/bridget-of-sweden (http://www.saintsresource.com/bridget-of-swed --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangecatholics/support

Hey, friends! Today's episode is about a holy woman who had visions of the life of Jesus and is the only woman to found a religious order on her own. Let's find out more about one of the patrons of Europe with our new friend: Saint Bridget of Sweden.

Ahonu celebrates Saint Brigid's Day on February 1st, also known as Imbolc, a special day in Ireland marking the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. In remembering the ancient Irish festivals, he explores the difference between Brigid, the Celtic Goddess of Spring, and Saint Bridget. From ritual cleansing and purification to the transition of the goddess to a saint, Ahonu shares the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding this revered figure. Listen to this short episode as he shares the rich history and traditions associated with Saint Brigid's Day and Imbolc.

Tori sits down with her dad while on vacation in Norway to discuss the mother-daughter saint duo, Saint Bridget and Saint Catherine of Sweden. Tori's dad shares how he came to find out they are related to these saints, and reads some of the revelations and visions St. Bridget received in her lifetime. 

Full Text of ReadingsSixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 106The Saint of the day is Saint Bridget of SwedenSaint Bridget of Sweden’s Story From age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors. She lived her married life in the court of the Swedish king Magnus II. Mother of eight children—the second eldest was Saint Catherine of Sweden—Bridget lived the strict life of a penitent after her husband's death. Bridget constantly strove to exert her good influence over Magnus; while never fully reforming, he did give her land and buildings to found a monastery for men and women. This group eventually expanded into an Order known as the Bridgetines. In 1350, a year of jubilee, Bridget braved a plague-stricken Europe to make a pilgrimage to Rome. Although she never returned to Sweden, her years in Rome were far from happy, being hounded by debts and by opposition to her work against Church abuses. A final pilgrimage to the Holy Land, marred by shipwreck and the death of her son, Charles, eventually led to her death in 1373. In 1999, Bridget, Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, were named co-patronesses of Europe. Reflection Bridget's visions, rather than isolating her from the affairs of the world, involved her in many contemporary issues, whether they be royal policy or the years that the legitimate Bishop of Rome lived in Avignon, France. She saw no contradiction between mystical experience and secular activity, and her life is a testimony to the possibility of a holy life in the marketplace. Saint Bridget of Sweden is a Patron Saint of: Europe Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The US bishops' doctrine committee on Thursday issued a statement reiterating the Church's preference for burial of the deceased and stating that newer methods — namely alkaline hydrolysis and human composting — do not show respect for the human body. The process of human composting — also known as natural organic reduction — is a relatively new phenomenon in the US and has been legalized in a handful of states, most recently California. When a body is composted, it is placed in a reusable container where microbes and bacteria decompose it into soil over the course of 30-45 days. Alkaline hydrolysis is a process whereby a human body is broken down in a tank of chemicals at high pressure and heat, resulting in a few bone fragments and a large quantity of wastewater. The Catholic Church teaches that one day, at the final resurrection, the souls of the dead will be reunited with their bodies. Catholics are “obliged to respect our bodily existence throughout our lives and to respect the bodies of the deceased when their earthly lives have come to an end. The way that we treat the bodies of our beloved dead must always bear witness to our faith in and our hope for what God has promised us,” the bishops wrote. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253922/human-composting-alkaline-hydrolysis-disrespect-the-human-body-us-catholic-bishops-say Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles will lead a six-mile eucharistic procession on Saturday through the city as part of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative of the U.S. bishops to renew Catholics' devotion to Christ in the holy Eucharist. The March 25 procession will go from a historic Los Angeles mission church, three miles down a main road to another parish, and back. The day will begin with Mass at 8:30 am PT at the historic Mission San Gabriel, which held its first Mass in more than two years last September after suffering severe damage in an arson attack in mid-2020. Following the Mass, the procession will begin at 9:30. The faithful are invited to walk along with the procession after signing up online. The route will take the Eucharist through downtown Los Angeles to Saint Luke the Evangelist Church before returning to Mission San Gabriel for Benediction. The total route is about 6.5 miles, according to the archdiocese. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253924/archbishop-gomez-to-lead-6-mile-eucharistic-procession-through-los-angeles Pope Francis on Thursday declared a priest, three religious sisters, and two laywomen as venerable servants of God, moving them each a step closer to canonization. “Venerable” is the title given to a candidate for sainthood whose cause has not yet reached the beatification stage but whose heroic virtue has been declared by the pope. Each now needs a miracle attributed to his or her intercession to be approved by the Vatican in order to be beatified. To read the stories of all the new venerables, visit catholic news agency dot com. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253923/pope-francis-puts-a-priest-three-religious-women-and-two-laywomen-on-path-for-sainthood Today, the Church celebrates Saint Catherine of Sweden, who was born near the beginning of the fourteenth century to parents Ulfo and Saint Bridget of Sweden. Catherine served as an abbess, and during the final 25 years of her life, was known for her austere lifestyle and her practice of making daily use of the Sacrament of Confession. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-catherine-of-sweden-187

It's still so cold and grey but step outside and you will see so many beautiful signs of Spring, and I promise it's just around the corner. It may still be time for warm blankets and candlelight but the sun is holding out a little longer each evening and descending in hues of pink and gold. The trees are budding, snowdrops are blooming and there's so much to celebrate; Imbolc, Saint Bridget and a Celtic Triple Goddess! Join me as I explore the wonders of the Hazel tree, make a natural bird feeder, enjoy a hearty stew bubbling on the stove, tap into our intuition, dabble in tarot and finish with something satisfyingly sweet.  Instagram: @rootedbynaturepodcast Chocolate Orange & Hazelnut Biscuits (adapted from a Jamie Oliver recipe) Ingredients150g unsalted butter, at room temperature200g plain flour 50g golden caster sugarHandful of chopped hazelnutsZest from half an orange 50g chocolate  MethodPreheat oven to 180 degrees fan. Mix the butter, sugar, flour, nuts and zest together. Either pat into a baking tin to make shortbread fingers or pop in the fridge ready to roll and cut. Bake for 20 minutes or until pale and golden. If making finger shapes cut whilst warm and transfer to a cooling rack. Melt the chocolate and either dip, pipe or drizzle over the biscuits and then shamelessly eat them all in one go! RecommendationsThe Light Seer's Tarot by Chris-Annehttps://lightseerstarot.com/

We look at the connections between the Irish name "Brigid/Bridget", Saint Bridget of Kildare and the Irish Celtic Goddess Brigid. This is all very appropriate as we come up to the celtic festival of "Imbolc" - celebrating the start of a celtic spring as well as Saint Brigid's day.All with lots of chat and music along the way. Enjoy!Songs Featured in This Episode:"Brigid" performed by Patrick Dexter and Laoise Kelly."Hymn to Saint Brigid" performed by Philomena Breslin."Imbolc Eve (Brede's Song)" performed by Hecate's Wheel.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:______________Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

We look at the connections between the Irish name "Brigid/Bridget", Saint Bridget of Kildare and the Irish Celtic Goddess Brigid. This is all very appropriate as we come up to the celtic festival of "Imbolc" - celebrating the start of a celtic spring as well as Saint Brigid's day.All with lots of chat and music along the way. Enjoy!Songs Featured in This Episode:"Brigid" performed by Patrick Dexter and Laoise Kelly."Hymn to Saint Brigid" performed by Philomena Breslin."Imbolc Eve (Brede's Song)" performed by Hecate's Wheel.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:______________Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

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After her husband's death, the aristocratic Bridget Birgersdotter started to have visions where Jesus, Mary and various saints and prophets unloaded on the rich and powerful. Despite making many influential enemies this way, Bridget was canonized after her death and is today one of the six patron saints of Europe.

Let's talk About the Police setting up a committee to trace Terror Funding. Why have the Police been slow to trace Terror Funding? Then Let's Talk About the National Assembly wanting to create 63 more Federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges, while the existing ones are shut down. Should the National Assembly be creating more Federal Universities while they're all on strike? Let's Also Talk About Resident Doctors threatening to go on strike. Can the FG keep its promises to Resident Doctors? Then Let's Talk About a man allegedly killing his brother's wife over a land dispute. Why do family land disputes get violent? And then, let's talk About the Voter Registration incident at St Bridget's Catholic Church. What happened at Saint Bridget's Catholic Church? It was a Big Weekend, Lagos. Let's Talk. #NigeriaInfoHF Sandra Ezekwesili

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 400All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Bridget of SwedenFrom age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors. She lived her married life in the court of the Swedish king Magnus II. Mother of eight children—the second eldest was Saint Catherine of Sweden—Bridget lived the strict life of a penitent after her husband's death. Bridget constantly strove to exert her good influence over Magnus; while never fully reforming, he did give her land and buildings to found a monastery for men and women. This group eventually expanded into an Order known as the Bridgetines. In 1350, a year of jubilee, Bridget braved a plague-stricken Europe to make a pilgrimage to Rome. Although she never returned to Sweden, her years in Rome were far from happy, being hounded by debts and by opposition to her work against Church abuses. A final pilgrimage to the Holy Land, marred by shipwreck and the death of her son, Charles, eventually led to her death in 1373. In 1999, Bridget, Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, were named co-patronesses of Europe. Reflection Bridget's visions, rather than isolating her from the affairs of the world, involved her in many contemporary issues, whether they be royal policy or the years that the legitimate Bishop of Rome lived in Avignon, France. She saw no contradiction between mystical experience and secular activity, and her life is a testimony to the possibility of a holy life in the marketplace. Saint Bridget of Sweden is the Patron Saint of: Europe Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Bridget of Sweden. Saint Bridget was a mother of eight children who, after the death of her husband, founded a monastery for both men and women. Saint Bridget did this all during the time of the Black Plague in the 1300s.

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July 23: Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious1303–1373Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of Europe, Sweden, and widowsA royal widow's visions awe the massesUpon entering the baroque Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, on the first pillar to the right, is a fragment of a medieval fresco by the master Giotto. It is incongruous with the style of the rest of the often restored Basilica. The fresco has been preserved, partial but unchanged, because of its historical importance. It depicts Pope Boniface VIII proclaiming the first Jubilee Year in 1300. That Jubilee, and its indulgences, brought so many pilgrims to Rome that the original intention to celebrate a Jubilee every one hundred years was reduced to every fifty years. 1350, then, saw the second great Jubilee. Ironically, the Pope was living in Avignon at the time. For political reasons, he was unable to visit the eternal city during the very Jubilee he had called. Among the throngs of pilgrims who did swamp Rome in 1350, however, was today's saint. Saint Bridget made the grueling journey from far away Sweden. Unlike a typical pilgrim, however, she did not return home after earning her indulgence. Rome became her new home and the platform that made her, and her writings, famous. Bridget only returned to her birthplace twenty-three years later, when her daughter Catherine, also a canonized saint, carried her mother's remains triumphantly back to Sweden. They rest today in a secular museum which, before the Reformation, had been the first monastery Bridget founded.The details of the first half of the life of Saint Bridget of Sweden evoke a place long lost to history—Catholic Scandinavia. For hundreds of years, the true faith thrived in these lands and incubated great saints such as Bridget. She was married at the age of thirteen and lived happily with her husband for twenty-eight years, bearing eight children. They were a pious couple, even completing the famous pilgrimage to the Shrine of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. But her husband died while Bridget was only halfway through her life's journey. Bridget then spent three years in mourning in a Cistercian monastery. During this period, the spiritual visions she had experienced throughout her life increased in number and vivacity.After a particularly powerful vision in 1346, she founded the monastery that would eventually be her burial place. But it wasn't built to house an existing order. Responding to the words of Jesus, Bridget wanted to reform monastic life by founding a new congregation, the Order of the Most Holy Savior, or the Bridgettines. The Rule for the new Order was revealed to her throughout numerous and detailed visions. The Order was based on the Rule of Saint Benedict and was approved by the Pope only near the end of Bridget's life. The Bridgettine Order spread throughout Europe and is found in numerous countries today, due largely to its founder's incredible spiritual visions.Saint Bridget, like Saint Catherine of Siena, labored to convince the popes to return to Rome from Avignon. She invoked the Lord's opinions about the papal exile as He expressed them in her visions. One letter she wrote to the pope was so strongly worded that her envoy refused to read it when he was in the Holy Father's presence. An Italian woman Bridget had become friends with during the Jubilee of 1350 donated a large palace in central Rome to Bridget. Saint Bridget and her sisters established their Roman foundation in that centrally located palace, and within its walls Saint Bridget died. A Bridgettine convent occupies the very same building today and preserves the founder's rooms, as well as a relic of Bridget and her saintly daughter.Saint Bridget was canonized eighteen years after her death, in 1391, due to her Christian virtue, her deep and sincere piety, her life of strict poverty and assistance to the poor, her devotion to the Virgin Mary, and her many pilgrimages to the shrines of the saints. She was a saint who loved saints. But she became famous for other reasons—mainly because of her intense, highly detailed, and provocative spiritual revelations. The revelations were written down in both Swedish and Latin, translated into multiple languages, and then diffused throughout Europe. Christ's arresting words on death and judgment, heaven and hell, and right and wrong sparked the imaginations of all who read Saint Bridget's writings. Saint Pope John Paul II named Saint Bridget a co-patron of Europe in 1999.Saint Bridget, may your example of poverty, devotion, and prayer be an example to all who seek to live a life in Christ, and may your writings fire our imaginations to burn ever hotter and brighter with love of God.

Galatians 2:19-20 (I live now with the life of Christ who lives in me)

  Greetings! This is an Introduction to the Promises made to St. Bridget - the following Episode (53) will contain the prayers. Saint Bridget prayed for a long time to know how many blows Our Lord suffered during His terrible Passion. Rewarding her patience, one day He appeared to her and said: "I received 5475 blows upon My Body. If you wish to honor them in some way, recite fifteen Our Fathers and fifteen Hail Marys with the following Prayers, which I Myself shall teach you, for an entire year. When the year is finished, you will have honored each of My Wounds." Our Lord made the following promises to anyone who recited the 15 St. Bridget Prayers for a whole year: Promises I will deliver 15 souls of his lineage from Purgatory. 15 souls of his lineage will be confirmed and preserved in grace. 15 sinners of his lineage will be converted. Whoever recites these Prayers will attain in the first degree of perfection.  15 days before his death I will give him My Precious Body in order that he may escape eternal starvation; I will give him My Precious Blood to drink lest he thirst eternally. 15 days before his death he will feel a deep contrition for all his sins and will have a perfect knowledge of them. I will place before him the sign of My Victorious Cross for his help and defense against the attacks of his enemies. Before his death I shall come with My Dearest Beloved Mother. I shall graciously receive his soul, and will lead it into eternal joys. And having led it there I shall give him a special draught from the fountain of My Deity, something I will not for those who have not recited My Prayers. Let it be known that whoever may have been living in the state of mortal sin for 30 years, but who will recite devoutly, or have the intention to recite these Prayers, the Lord will forgive him all his sins. I shall protect him from strong temptations. I shall preserve and guard his 5 senses. I shall preserve him from a sudden death. His soul will be delivered from eternal death. He will obtain all he asks for from God and the Blessed Virgin. If he has lived all his life doing his own will and he is to die the next day, his life will be prolonged. Every time one recites these Prayers he gains 100 days indulgence. He is assured of being joined to the supreme Choir of Angels. Whoever teaches these Prayers to another, will have continuous joy and merit which will endure eternally. There where these prayer are being said or will be said in the future God is present with His grace. The Latin Prayer Podcast Patreon is finally up and running - for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast). To follow me on other platforms and see Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego If you have any prayers you'd like to request, or comments and/or suggestions - please email me at latinprayerpodcast@gmail.com. Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye)    

In 1975 Kathleen Killip published a collection of fourteen short stories under the title 'Saint Bridget's Night'. In 2017 Ian Cottier recorded ten of them, and we hear him reading 'The White Horse of the Curraghs'. Jonathan Harker listens to some of the history of Transylvania and of the family Dracula from the Count, before looking to the Count's business affairs. It seems that Count Dracula has a sharp mind for such things, despite not having been involved much in them. As y kiaull ain - RUSHEN SILVER BAND - Gwendolen/The washing song (Arrane ny niee) GWENNYN - En tu all GAN AINM - Gilly's jigs GWILYM MORUS - Traffig ALISON O'DONNELL & ISABEL NI CHURAIN - Turn the corner ANAO ATAO - The tinner's puzzle BRIAN MAC STOYLL & SHORYS Y CREAYRIE - Ushtey millish 'sy gharee SONERIEN DU - Bonsoir, maitre de maison GRANIT - Polska efter Ante Sundin

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Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Bridget of Sweden. Today's readings First Reading: Gal 2:19-20 Psalm: Ps  34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Gospel: Jn 15:1-8 Catholic Radio Network

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - A church in Washington state won its case against a state abortion coverage mandate on Thursday. State law requires employers, including churches, to cover abortions if their health plans also included maternity coverage. The law allowed religious groups not to pay for abortion coverage, but Cedar Park Church argued it could not find a health plan without abortion coverage included. On Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cited her Catholic faith, while defending efforts to permit federal funding of elective abortions. A House committee recently approved a draft spending bill that excludes the Hyde Amendment. The federal policy prohibits funding of most abortions in Medicaid. The archbishop of Pelosi's home diocese of San Francisco has said no one can claim to be a devout Catholic and condone the killing of innocent human life. Bishops and cardinals continue to respond to the pope's recent motu proprio restricting the Traditional Latin Mass . In England, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said he will grant faculties to priests seeking to celebrate Traditional Latin Masses , as long as they fulfill the conditions of the pope's motu proprio. Bishops in the Philippines issued a statement supporting the motu proprio. Cardinal Raymond Burke has called the restrictions severe and revolutionary, and questioned the pope's authority to revoke use of the rite. Today is the feast day of Saint Bridget of Sweden. Bridget received visions of Christ's suffering many times throughout her life, and eventually founded the order of the Most Holy Savior.

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 399All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Bridget of SwedenFrom age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors. She lived her married life in the court of the Swedish king Magnus II. Mother of eight children—the second eldest was Saint Catherine of Sweden—Bridget lived the strict life of a penitent after her husband's death. Bridget constantly strove to exert her good influence over Magnus; while never fully reforming, he did give her land and buildings to found a monastery for men and women. This group eventually expanded into an Order known as the Bridgetines. In 1350, a year of jubilee, Bridget braved a plague-stricken Europe to make a pilgrimage to Rome. Although she never returned to Sweden, her years in Rome were far from happy, being hounded by debts and by opposition to her work against Church abuses. A final pilgrimage to the Holy Land, marred by shipwreck and the death of her son, Charles, eventually led to her death in 1373. In 1999, Bridget, Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, were named co-patronesses of Europe. Reflection Bridget's visions, rather than isolating her from the affairs of the world, involved her in many contemporary issues, whether they be royal policy or the years that the legitimate Bishop of Rome lived in Avignon, France. She saw no contradiction between mystical experience and secular activity, and her life is a testimony to the possibility of a holy life in the marketplace. Saint Bridget of Sweden is the Patron Saint of: Europe Saint of the Day Copyright Franciscan Media

Jesus said to his disciples:"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.Remain in me, as I remain in you.Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its ownunless it remains on the vine,so neither can you unless you remain in me.I am the vine, you are the branches.Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit,because without me you can do nothing.Anyone who does not remain in mewill be thrown out like a branch and wither;people will gather them and throw them into a fireand they will be burned.If you remain in me and my words remain in you,ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.By this is my Father glorified,that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." (Jn 15: 1-8)

St. Brigid or St. Bridget of Sweden is one of the most powerful women, who have graced Mother Church with their love and faithfulness. A little brusque at times, or as a dear Bishop once called Penny - a little forthright; she was considered a Prophet to Pope Gregory, as was St. Catherine of Siena. But whereas the Pope himself called her a Prophet, he did not have the fond affection toward her that he had for St. Catherine, who was strong like St. Brigid but gentle. Saint Bridget of Sweden MediaJourneys of Faith Bob and Penny Lord's StoreJourneys of Faith Blog Subscribe to our Free Blog Easy PeasyBob and Penny Lord TV Channel Miracles of the Eucharist, Apparitions of Mary, and lives of the Saints videos on demand.Support the show (https://bobandpennylord.store/pages/we-need-your-help)

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was a mystic and founder of a religious community named the Order of the Most Holy Savior. On October 1, 1999 Pope John Paul II named Saint Bridget as a patron saint of Europe. All show notes at Father Kubicki – Prayer Reflections July 23, 2021 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Jesus said to his disciples:"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.Remain in me, as I remain in you.Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its ownunless it remains on the vine,so neither can you unless you remain in me.I am the vine, you are the branches.Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit,because without me you can do nothing.Anyone who does not remain in mewill be thrown out like a branch and wither;people will gather them and throw them into a fireand they will be burned.If you remain in me and my words remain in you,ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.By this is my Father glorified,that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." (Jn 15: 1-8)

Saint Bridget Prayer in the Divine WillBuddy Comfort - vocals and guitar from the album, "Brother Sun, Sister Moon", http://www.buddycomfort.com, words and music by Donovan Leitch.For more information: drussell777@icloud.com Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/magi777)

Sadly enough with music, but this copy is very good. The Life of Mary As Seen By the Mystics by Raphael Brown (Author): is a masterpiece that combines the visions of four great Catholic mystics into one coherent story on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Based primarily on the famous revelations of Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich and Ven. Mary of Agreda, it also includes many episodes described in the writings of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schenau. To read this book, therefore, is to share in the magnificent visions granted to four of the most privileged souls in the history of the Church. In complete harmony with the Gospel story, this book reads like a masterfully written novel. It includes such fascinating details as the birth and infancy of Mary, her espousal to St. Joseph and her Assumption into Heaven where she was crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth. 'So great a love on the part of Mary deserves our gratitude, and that gratitude should be shown by at least meditating upon and pitying her in her sorrow. But she complained to Saint Bridget that very few did so, and that the greater part of the world lived in forgetfulness of them: "I look around at all who are on earth, to see if by chance there are any who pity me, and meditate upon my sorrows; and I find that there are very few. Therefore, my daughter, though I am forgotten by many, at least do thou not forget me; consider my anguish, and imitate, as far as thou canst, my grief."' -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori For young and old alike, The Life of Mary As Seen by the Mystics will forever impress the reader with an inspiring and truly unforgettable understanding of the otherwise unknown facts concerning Mary and the Holy Family.

Sadly enough with music, but this copy is very good. The Life of Mary As Seen By the Mystics by Raphael Brown (Author): is a masterpiece that combines the visions of four great Catholic mystics into one coherent story on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Based primarily on the famous revelations of Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich and Ven. Mary of Agreda, it also includes many episodes described in the writings of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schenau. To read this book, therefore, is to share in the magnificent visions granted to four of the most privileged souls in the history of the Church. In complete harmony with the Gospel story, this book reads like a masterfully written novel. It includes such fascinating details as the birth and infancy of Mary, her espousal to St. Joseph and her Assumption into Heaven where she was crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth. 'So great a love on the part of Mary deserves our gratitude, and that gratitude should be shown by at least meditating upon and pitying her in her sorrow. But she complained to Saint Bridget that very few did so, and that the greater part of the world lived in forgetfulness of them: "I look around at all who are on earth, to see if by chance there are any who pity me, and meditate upon my sorrows; and I find that there are very few. Therefore, my daughter, though I am forgotten by many, at least do thou not forget me; consider my anguish, and imitate, as far as thou canst, my grief."' -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori For young and old alike, The Life of Mary As Seen by the Mystics will forever impress the reader with an inspiring and truly unforgettable understanding of the otherwise unknown facts concerning Mary and the Holy Family.

My dear brothers and sisters, this is the 3rd week of Lent, our podcast song is, ‘His Sorrows', and is based on the ‘15 Prayers revealed by our Lord to Saint Bridget of Sweden'. Taken from the Prayers of St. Bridget: Quote: As St. Bridget for a long time wanted to know the number of blows Our Lord received during His Passion, He one day appeared to her and said: “I received 5480 blows on My Body. If you wish to honor them in some way, say 15 Our Fathers and 15 Hail Marys with the following Prayers for a whole year. When the year is up, you will have honored each one of My Wounds.”Pope Pius IX took notice of these 15 Prayers with the prologue; and he approved them on May 31, 1862, recognizing them as true and for the good of souls. This sentence of Pope Pius IX has been confirmed by the realization of the promises by all persons who have recited the prayers and by numerous supernatural facts by which God wanted to make known their exact truth. A collection of small books, these prayers among them, was approved by the Great congress of Malines on August 22, 1863. These prayers can serve as the Way of the Cross. Unquote. To continue, the St. Bridget of Sweden Parish website states, Quote: Pope Benedict XV said that while belief in the promises is not mandated by the Church, it is permissible to believe in them "out of human faith." Now that we've covered that, let's take a look at these beautiful prayers. Unquote. Then he goes on to say, Quote: Taken together, they serve as a meditation on the Passion and death of Jesus, focusing especially on the physical suffering He endured. They are beautiful, but intense. Unquote. Now this song, His Sorrows, came to me through my meditation on these prayers. I learned of these prayers through the weekly Holy Spirit Breakfast I was attending.

Today I’m chatting all about trusting your intuition, following your messages, and all things Reiki, dogs, and sistership with Trish Matthies and Bobby Jenkins of the Healing Moon Wellness Center, LLC. Working together can be a challenge and the journey that these two sisters share about supporting each other in the processes of healing, growth, and becoming is inspiring. If you get a chance, check out their Friday readings on Facebook and enjoy all the costumes. Trisha Matthies is the founder and owner of The Healing Moon Wellness Center, LLC originally from Norwood, now located in Foxboro. Trisha is a Crystal Healer and Certified Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master Teacher in both the Usui and Karuna Systems. As a child Trisha recognized her ability to “feel” the emotions and energies of those around her. As a young adult she embraced her intuitive gifts and began to follow her spiritual calling as an empath, medium, and energy healer. Trisha specializes in assisting women and children on their path towards healing, peace, balance, empowerment, and wellness. For over twenty-five years, she has studied various healing techniques allowing her to practice a gentle blend of healing methods utilizing Reiki, Shamanism, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Guided Meditation, Aromatherapy, Crystal Healing, and Color Therapy. Trisha often receives spiritual messages for her clients during reiki sessions from guides and angels. She has also works with Channeling the healing energies of the ascended masters and higher healers such as Mother Mary, Kuan Yin, Saint Bridget, The Triple Goddess, Saint Francis,Nāmaka, Big Buffalo-Little Buffalo, and Archangels Michael and Rafael. Trisha has reached out to the community with her volunteer association to Caritas Hospital and and New Hope Organization as well as by her teachings with the Adult Education Program at Norwood High School. She is also the organizer of "Soul Sister Support", a group that aids those in need of financial help for holistic healing. Trisha believes, "We all have a light within us, for some of us it has been diminished by trauma, illness, our environment, our childhood, or even every day stress. Sometimes we just need a little help to allow us to feel peaceful, more balanced, until we can shine our light again." Trisha is also grounded and replenished by her two golden doodles. If you are a dog lover, you may enjoy her blog entitled "Doggie DOGma: The Spiritual Lesson I Learn From My Dog https://www.thehealingmoon.com/events-offers https://www.facebook.com/groups/EmpathsHealersandFriendsofTheHealingMoon/members https://www.instagram.com/trishamatthies/

Julia speaks with more of her sixth grade students. Some of the verses discussed are Psalm 23, John 14:1, Deuteronomy 31: 6, Matthew 17:20, and Genesis 3:1-4.

In this special episode, Julia speaks with some of her Middle School students about their favorite bible verses. Some of the verses discussed are Psalm 23, Joshua 6:1-9, Isaiah 43:5, and 1 Samuel 16:7.

In this story I talk about Ireland's female patron saint and how her feast day came to be the 1st of February. It's really a Celtic story of strong women. I hope you are enjoying these stories, oh, and if you are, do please share them with your friends and family. I record these stories with Tom O'Connor of O'Connor's Bar, in Salthill, more commonly known as 'O'Connor's Famous Bar, Salthill' because of its unique atmosphere, friendly welcome and amazing music each night! You can find more of my stories on my website blog www.galwaywalks.com or on Facebook @walkingtoursofgalway and twitter/instagram @galwaywalks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-nolan0/message

This week Brónach and Denise discuss their mutual love for the Celtic Goddess Brighíd, as she is one of the things they bonded over when they first met. From their love of fire to their triple goddess tattoos, they discuss Brighíd's Pagan mythology and with a couple of anecdotes along the way discuss the Christianised version of the Saint Bridget that we have come to know more freely today. Our love of her is so strong that her myth and story has come to be the basis of our podcast name, “Tending the Flame.” The inner intuitive flame, the outer flame of the community and keeping the strong fire burning. Denise shares some experience with finding and working with her spirit guides and Brónach chatters about her new found interest in Satanism. Other such topics covered when discussing books that we are reading are trauma, effective communication, feminism, gender and sexuality. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingtheflame/message

Welcome to this amazing Being known as Brigid, Saint Bridget, and Maman Brigitte.... Pagan Goddess, Christian Saint or Voodoo Queen?  Which version will connect most with you? Listen in to find out . . .You'll discover in this very first episode of Season 2How does Brigette appear in Pop culture?Brigid in her historical Pagan form as the Celtic goddess of . . . and how she morphs into Saint Brigette“Voodoo” v. “Hoodoo” – how an Irish lady is adopted by enslaved Africans in the United StatesWhat do the historical texts tell us about her?Our personal experiences meeting Brigette; how we work with her in our practices; her messages to usBrigette’s associated colors, drinks, scents, musicAnd as always, a fabulous Meditation to help you connect with herLinks and Resources:Email us anytime at magicalmysticaljourneys@gmail.comLike our Facebook PageFollow us on InstagramTweet with us on TwitterFinally, see everything that we do at http://magical-mystical-journeys.com/ (and sign up for instant email notifications)

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________ Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________ Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.orgJoin our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.orgDonate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.orgJoin our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.orgDonate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.orgJoin our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.orgDonate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.orgJoin our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.orgDonate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.orgJoin our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.orgDonate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

FR LOUIS SCURTI COMMEMORATES ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN WHILE HONORING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH. ST. BRIDGET WAS A WIFE, MOTHER OF TEN, A MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER THAT CARED FOR THE POOR WHILE FOCUSING ON CHRIST IN THEIR LIVES. _______________________________________________________Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.orgJoin our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.orgDonate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

St. Bridget (1303-1373) Saint Bridget of Sweden’s Story From age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors. She lived her married life in

July 23 St. Bridget (1303?-1373) From age seven on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors.She lived her married life in the court of the Swedish king Magnus II. Mother of eight children

Matthew 13:10-17 Optional Memorial of Saint Bridget, Religious The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Why do you speak to the crowd in parables?” He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand. Isaiah’s prophecy is fulfilled in them, which says: You shall indeed hear but not understand, you shall indeed look but never see. Gross is the heart of this people, they will hardly hear with their ears, they have closed their eyes, lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their hearts and be converted and I heal them. “But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear. Amen, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”

In this episode, we meet three awesome Irish women from the past, who have all been remembered in myth, song and story… Queen Maeve of Connaught, Saint Bridget of Kildare & Grace O' Malley.

As St. Bridget for a long time wanted to know the number of blows Our Lord received during His Passion, He one day appeared to her and said: “I received 5480 blows on My Body. If you wish to honor them in some way, say 15 Our Fathers and 15 Hail Marys with the following Prayers (which He taught her) for a whole year. When the year is up, you will have honored each one of My Wounds.”He made the following promises to anyone who recited these Prayers for a whole year:I will deliver 15 souls of his lineage from Purgatory.15 souls of his lineage will be confirmed and preserved in grace.15 sinners of his lineage will be converted.Whoever recites these Prayers will attain the first degree of perfection.15 days before his death I will give him My Precious Body in order that he may escape eternal starvation; I will give him My Precious Blood to drink lest he thirst eternally.15 days before his death he will feel a deep contrition for all his sins and will have a perfect knowledge of them.I will place before him the sign of My Victorious Cross for his help and defense against the attacks of his enemies.Before his death I shall come with My Dearest Beloved Mother.I shall graciously receive his soul, and will lead it into eternal joys.And having led it there I shall give him a special draught from the fountain of My Deity, something I will not for those who have not recited My Prayers.Let it be known that whoever may have been living in a state of mortal sin for 30 years, but who will recite devoutly, or have the intention to recite these Prayers, the Lord will forgive him all his sins.I shall protect him from strong temptations.I shall preserve and guard his 5 senses.I shall preserve him from a sudden death.His soul will be delivered from eternal death.He will obtain all he asks for from God and the Blessed Virgin.If he has lived all his life doing his own will and he is to die the next day, his life will be prolonged.Every time one recites these Prayers he gains 100 days indulgence.He is assured of being joined to the supreme Choir of Angels.Whoever teaches these Prayers to another, will have continuous joy and merit which will endure eternally.Where these Prayers are being said or will be said in the future God is present with His grace.

Three Irish women from the past, who have all been remembered in myth, song and story. Queen Maeve of Connaught: A warrior queen. Saint Bridget of Kildare (c.451 AD - c.523 AD): The poor daughter of a slave mysteriously manages to change her destiny. Grace O' Malley (1530 - 1603): A notorious pirate.

Grab your can of Mountain Flu and meet us in quarantine for a sick new episode of LIVE! Coronavirus has everybody freaked, so the Bung Boyz are bringing some levity to the apocalypse with a draft of other ailments with a beverage twist. You can’t imagine the horrific ginger ailments that await. It’s a game of BadLibs and there is lots of sweating. Plus, someone gave the pod a one-star review and Pat thinks it is his arch rival. Matt gets triggered by misinformation. Nate wonders if Saint Patrick got it in with Saint Bridget. Is clam juice a beverage? Just ask clams. It’s leap day meap day and it’s LIVE!

17 February 2019 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 6:17, 20-26 + Homily 17 Minutes 12 Seconds Link to the Readings of the day: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021719.cfm (New American Bible, Revised Edition) From the parish bulletin:    Like the optimist who sees a glass of water half-full and the pessimist who sees it half-empty, people assess the times in which they live by their personality. Each age has had its crises, but the time in which we live seems especially fit to the description with which Dickens began A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness…”    While other generations have known philosophical and physical conflicts, ours is conspicuous for an evaporation of moral certitudes by which good and bad are judged. Our Lord warned against pessimism (Luke 17:23), but he also cautioned against the deceits of false optimists who would caricature Christ to promote evil (Matthew 24).    The Catechism is clear: “Before Christ’s second coming the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers. The persecution that accompanies her pilgrimage on earth will unveil the ‘mystery of iniquity’ in the form of a religious deception offering men an apparent solution to their problems at the price of apostasy from the truth” (CCC 675).    No cogent veteran of the last century, with its mega-villains, could deny the existence of Satan. But the Lord of Death and Prince of Lies employs his agents to kill babies, shatter families, corrupt priests, and mock the Church. Each modern economic, sexual, and artistic “liberation” has masqueraded as an “angel of Light” (2 Corinthians 11:14).    In the fourteenth century Saint Bridget of Sweden predicted: “During the first part of (the Antichrist’s) reign, he plays more the part of sanctity; but when he gains complete control, he persecutes the Church of God and reveals all his wickedness.”    During the bicentennial of our own nation, the future St. John Paul II said in Philadelphia to a crowd not altogether paying attention: “We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has ever experienced. I do not think that the wide circle of the American Society, or the whole wide circle of the Christian Community realize this fully. We are now facing the final confrontation between the Church and the anti-Church, between the Gospel and the anti-Gospel, between Christ and the antichrist. “    In dealing with “principalities and powers not of this world” (Ephesians 6:12), human politics and social reforms to fight them are as useless as a pea shooter. Spiritual combat begins and ends with worship of the one true God in His one true Church. The prime Antichrist hates that the most. Around the year 300, Abba Apollo said, “The Devil has no knees, . . . he cannot worship, he cannot adore.”

The Beginning of the Beginning of Spring   I am told that the North American celebration of Groundhog Day was established in Pennsylvania, with the help of a newspaper story, in 1887. It is said to be an adaptation of a German tradition, where it was a Badger, I am told, who poked its head out of the ground to check to see if it's time yet to come out of a long winter's nap. I began to feel it last weekend, the instinct that it’s time for deep cleaning on the inside, and deep cleaning on the outside.  It's accompanied by a need to increase the greens in my day:  more greens in the stir fry, more greens in the soup, and double the greens in my favourite Indian-style lentil dish.  This weekend, I will order my seeds for the garden, and plant some microgreens to grow under the grow lights. We will celebrate Imbolc - the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox - this Sunday, February 3rd at 11:31 pm AST. We will have officially have crossed the line, the beginning of the end of the winter that is the beginning of the beginning of spring. The German tradition of the badger was part of the old celebration of Candlemas, a Christian term given to an old celebration of the return of the sun and the season of spring. This time of year was known as Lupercalia to the Romans, Sul-Minerva to the ancient Brits, and Imbolc – Brigid’s day – for the ancient Celts.  There are Neolithic megalithic stone structures which mark the light of the rising sun on this day:  the astrological midpoint between the equal night and equal day in the arriving season of spring, and – in the north – the deepest, coldest, darkest days of the year.  It is one of the cross-quarter days between the four major points in the wheel of the year. Imbolc:  I am told that the word means “in the belly”.  It marked the beginning of lambing season in Old Celtic culture, and it comes with the sense that somehow everything is pregnant, with this sense of possibility and expectancy. Yet it’s only just visible, if visible at all, like the gentle curve of a just showing pregnancy. It is a promise of renewal, of hidden potential, and a quickening. It is this sense of quickening that most speaks to me, the time of the quickening of the year. The sap of the trees - and somehow the sap of me - pulls in in the midwinter season. We hold the seeds underground - and we heal, and we nurture, and we rest, and we dream - but now the days are getting longer. It's like the pulse of the earth has begun to quicken, and my sap begins to flow again a little bit more vividly. Here, in eastern Canada, before too long it will be time to tap the maple trees so that we can make maple syrup, because the sap has begun to flow again at this time of the beginning of the beginning of spring. Sometimes this word “Imbolc” is said to derive from an old Irish word for “milk”. The lambs and cattle are pregnant with the spring, and lambing season means that the ewes are lactating. It's possible again to have new milk, so special cheeses and the churning of butter was part of the celebration of Imbolc, as if now it was possible to let go of what we were holding back.  It is time to just let things flow again. The days get longer, the light gets brighter, and it brings with it the hope and potential of being born freshly with the rebirth of the year. Imbolc is associated with the Celtic goddess Bridget who will enter into Christian tradition as Saint Bridget. The Celtic goddess in her maiden form of the sun:  it is said that she spread her green cloak across the land releasing it from the grip of winter. So light, and heat, illumination, blazing bonfires, hearth fires, candles and food symbolizing the power of the sun are part of the celebration. As we cross the line out of the grip of winter and into the hope of spring, it's a time for ritually burning off and releasing the old year: a shedding of skin, and a letting go of what is gone. It is time for making space in the inside, and space on the outside, for nourishing the new. It is the time of quickening, to wake up the dormant seeds that have lain inside of us in wait for their time to come, and as the sun gets stronger, and the days get longer, somehow we are also called to awaken to being alive in a fresh and new way. A time for the birth of new possibilities, new ideas, and new thoughts as we are reborn from the seeds of our past. With the turning of the wheel of the year, somehow we, ourselves, also reborn in a new way. The earth is quickening, and our transformation also accelerates. We stoke our fires to burn off the old year, and invite the new and fresh potential of the life-giving strength that comes with the return of the sun. My mind began to feel it last weekend.  There was a sense of “why hasn't this happened yet?” and “why hasn't that happened yet?”. This seed of possibility that I know is just lying there, why isn’t it sprouting? Like the year, we are all somehow pregnant with the potential of what our lives will show themselves to be for us, in this time of rebirthing, as we poke our heads out of the ground, and look about, checking to see if we see our shadows or if we see the sun. Is it time to wake up yet? Is it time to go back to healing, nourishing, resting ,and the growing that can happen under wraps underground? The beginning of the beginning of spring: we have crossed the line in that space in-between. It can be deeply nourishing to notice this, and to make space to help our lives to come into harmony with the great cycles of the nature of which we are apart. It can be soothing, and harmonizing, nurturing and strengthening, to somehow more deeply feel home as together we follow the pathway of the sun. It helps to connect us with the cycles of the earth, and to remember the cycles of the ancestors who have shared with us in this experience of following the pathway of the sun. So, if you would like to give pause and celebrate, you can look up online to discover when is the astrological midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox where you are now, or the midpoint between the summer solstice and the fall equinox if you are south of the equator. Personally, I like to witness it. It's like being in conversation with the flow of things, and if you can feel your heartbeat and feel the blood pulsing through your veins, it's quite possible that you'll feel it when we cross the line and begin the beginning of spring. It is the tradition of Candlemas to light all the candles. Whether you do it at the moment of change itself, or at some other time this weekend - and even if it's only for a brief time - light all the candles. Turn the lights on in all the rooms. If you're feeling it, build a big fire in the hearth, if you have one, or a bonfire on the beach, if you're there. The return of the sun is celebrated with fire and light. In some cultures pancakes - golden and round - are symbols of the sun and form part of the feasting quality of the celebration of Imbolc or Candlemas. Spring cleaning certainly is also part of this time. I think this weekend I'm going to make sure it's a clean and fresh fridge, and discover what I can either burn through, or let go of on that list of undone things. Can we eliminate from our lives the things that weight us down or hold us back -  old clothes and old dreams - and make space, inside and out, for new beginnings. If you're thinking of the feast, it would often include warming spices. If you'd like, perhaps you can mull some cider or wine; enjoy spicy foods like curries ,or soups with onions and leeks. The potential of seeds is part of it. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds could be included as part of the feast, and by tradition there would be cakes with fruit and nuts, for nuts, of course, are seeds. If someone in your world enjoys dairy, in the time of lambing season and fresh milk, by tradition there would be butter and cheese: I'm sure the grandmothers would be just fine if it's almond milk or cashew cheese. To live in a world where time is round is to know how to pass from one season to the next, to harvest in the time of the harvest, and to prepare for the planting of seeds. I am told that ancient alchemists described the climactic day of an experiment - when base metals were being transmuted into gold - as being a day of projection. This is that time in the year. In my neck of the woods, the spring equinox – the quarter day of equal night and equal day - will come March 20th at 6:58 in the evening, in the north in Atlantic Standard Time. We have from now until then to choose, to foster and to nourish, the seeds that we will plant. It's a time of personal transformation when we are, in a sense, pregnant with ourselves, a period of projection when the dreaming of dreams that happened through the winter begins to take form. For me, this is perhaps the most meaningful part of the celebration of Imbolc. There might be cardamom in the coffee, or Indian style ginger tea, perhaps some kind of a loaf or cake with fruit, and spices, and nuts. Perhaps it will be a weekend to enjoy camembert  or brie, or some other kind of special and festive cheese, and a conscious enjoyment of butter or ghee. Yet, as I light the candles and reflect on a clean fresh house - and the beginning of the beginning of spring - it is most deeply a time of projection, of setting intentions, of the making of wishes…for this is the season when wishes come true. The quality of the relationship that you have with the outside world directly relates to the quality of relationship you have with yourself.  Come see us at “justbreatheyouareenough.com” and join the JBYAE community. I'm Adela, and you've been listening to Just Breathe....You Are Enough™.  You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If you haven't yet, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast. Join us next time, and thank you for listening. 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We discuss the importance of Saint Bridget as a feminist icon with Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald of UCD. Pupils of St. Brigid's Primary School in Kildare present President Michael D. Higgins with a Kildare made cross. Musical Director of The Big C Choir Christina O'Connell tells us of the formation of this Kildare based choir and mindfulness in the Dáil.

Saint of the Day for July 23 Saint Bridget of Sweden (c. 1303 – July 23, 1373) Saint Bridget of Sweden’s Story From age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rath

Episode 56- February 8, 2016 There are good habits and bad habits, but do we cultivate them, or do they control us?  Host Jennifer Ellsworth explores how habits helped shape Saint Bridget on Imbolc.  She also reflects on how nursing is a two-way street, and reads a short story in which a Yoga instructor, usually stuck in her ways, signs up for a cosmic reset.  It's called, "Where Rushing Gets You." "...Cheryl had been late all morning, but decided to turn around anyway. She’d forgotten her tea on the counter. She could’ve stopped and bought tea at Chase’s Daily or Bell the Cat – or McDonald’s for that matter- but then she would be seen carrying a paper cup with a plastic lid..." Moon Astrology: New Sap Moon in Aquarius: Gather together. A blacksmith bends earth, we all wean sometimes, and it isn't stealing if it's a gift.  

Welcome in the Springtime with us in this unique Holiday Special dedicated to Brighid. We dedicate this show to the Goddess and Saint Bridget with 8 fantastic pieces of music, along with a wonderful Prayer to Brighid from our resident bard, Chris Joliffe. We've got a fantastic piece about Oimelc (Imbolg) by Ellen Evert Hopman from her book, Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore along with some superb information about Bridget's Cloak by John Willmott of Celtic Ways. We top all of these wonderful goodies off with a great Competition to win a fabulous Celtic Twist CD. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:42 Brighid - Damh the Bard 3:05 Bridget's Song - Celia 9:05 Brighid - A Prayer for Imbolc - Chris Joliffe 12:53 Brigid - Jenna Greene 17:05 Sidhe Beag, Sidhe Mor - Celtic Twist 23:19 Celtic Twist Competition 27:35 The Festival of Oimelc - Ellen Evert Hopman 28:47 Imbolc (Time of Great Potential) - Cernnunnos Rising 38:08 Brigid's Cloak - John Wilmott 42:30 Brighid - Kellianna 57:01 The Quickening - Spiral Dance 1:01:41 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe   Brighid by Damh the Bard Antlered Crown & Standing Stone Damh's new album is a superb compilation of spiritually uplifting songs about the Celtic Gods. This wonderful song to Bridgid crosses all boundaries in recognising the many facets of this Goddess and Saint. As usual, Damh has brought us a completely new channel to the ancient and magical powers that dwell within our Ancient and Sacred Lands. You can get hold of Antlered Crown & Standing Stone from iTunes, CD Baby or his website at Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor page.   Bridget's Song by Celia Bridget Songs (With Karaoke Tracks) Celia is a singer, songwriter, actress, and storyteller who dishes up the most delicious concoction of the silly and the sacred. She is an amazing multi-faceted artist. From powerful, heart-felt vocals to wacky comedic improvisations, you honestly never know what will happen with Celia on stage. Think Enya meets Tori Amos meets Gilda Radner. An amazing chant-like song that builds to a tremendous climax, Bridget's Song was only available as a free download from ReverbNation, but can now be obtained as part of a wonderful compilation of Bridget Songs from Bandcamp. You can find her music on iTunes, Bandcamp, ReverbNation or CD Baby or from her website, Celia Online. You can find out more details about Celia on her Contributor Page.   Brighid - A Prayer for Imbolc by Chris Joliffe Chris Jolliffe Chris is an amazing bard whose talents cover both story and poem as he explores mythic realms with his evocative words. He has kindly given us permission to use some of his amazing stories and poems in the show and we're sure that you'll love them just as much as we do. In this show, you can hear his beautiful prayer, Brighid - A Prayer for Imbolc celebrating the coming of the Springtime Goddess accompanied by a beautiful track by Celtic Twist called The Visit. See below for more details about the Celtic Twist competition. We hope to bring you much more of Chris in the future and in the meantime check out his Contributor Page to find out a little more about him.   Brigid by Jenna Greene Wild Earth Child Jenna Greene is a Celtic Pagan singer-songwriter and harpist. Her songs are inspired by hope and healing, following bliss, nature mythology, the law of attraction and the little miracles in everyday life. She believes that music, nature and ritual are an empowering combination. Deeply influenced by the works of Joseph Campbell, she has studied world mythology and weaves these universal themes into her music. She has just released her second album Wild Earth Child, which she describes as “an ecstatic celebration of Nature’s dance.” It is a collection of mystical melodies and uplifting lyrics set to joyful rhythms. Brigid: "The Celtic mythology of Brigid embodies the powers of healing, inspiration, protection, compassion and transformation. Her name means "Bright Queen" or "Exalted One" because she was associated with the sun and bringing the light that vanquishes all darkness." Jenna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information. You can find out more details about Jenna on her Contributor Page on this website.   Sidhe Beag, Sidhe Mor by Celtic Twist (Phil Holland) The Visit Celtic Twist are Phil Holland and Dave Palmley. Phil, a Celtic harpist/singer/songwriter, is of Irish and Scottish origin, rooted and educated in Celtic music and western classical music. Dave is a prolific and eclectic British singer/songwriter/guitarist. His music, is principally rooted in pop/folk/rock, but draws also from many other influences, all of which can be heard in his song writing and instrumental compositions. Together they make up Celtic Twist and bring a unique, evolving and thoroughly addictive Twist to the Celtic music genre. Each song is evocative of ages past, with harp, fiddle and guitar mongst many other instruments moving us to realms of magical vision. Here you can hear two wonderful Harp tunes played by Phil: Sidhe Beag, Sidhe Mor and The Fairy Queen. You can find their music on iTunes, CD Baby, or from their website, Celtic Twist. You can find out more details about Phil and Dave on their Contributor page on this website. The answer to the Competition can be found on the Celtic Twist website at http://hollandandpalmley.wix.com/html_celtictwist.   The Festival of Oimelc by Ellen Evert Hopman Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore We are very proud to be able to bring you a small secton from this wonderful book by Ellen. Names used in the Excerpt Oimelc Candlemas Bríghde Bride Bridgeag Slachdan The Daghda Deagh Dia  Boann Crios Bríghde Dugall the Brown Aodh Art Conn Criara Cairbre Cas Cormac Cartach Luaths-Luis Ellen is a Master Herbalist and lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. She is a founding member and a current Co-Chief of The Order of the WhiteOak. She was Vice President of The Henge Of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years. She is a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, a Druidess of the Druid Clan of Dana and has been a member of The Order Of Bards Ovates and Druids and of ADF. She is a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages and teaches at the Grey School of Wizardry. You can find out more about Ellen on her website, buy her book on Amazon and also find out more about the Order of the White Oak on their website. You can find more details on our Contributor Page.   Imbolc (Time of Great Potential) by Cernunnos Rising Wild Soul George Nicholas and Cernunnos Rising bring us a unique blend of new age, celtic, pagan, drudic music, featuring evocative songs with deep and well crafted lyrics; reminding us of a living tradition that explores the mysticism of trees, the waters, the air that we breathe, the seen and the unseen and delicate balance in all things. In this show you can hear his wonderful Imbolc song, Imbolc (Time of Great Potential), from his album Wild Soul, which really starts to get the Springtime sap rising. George has such a powerful voice that it cannot fail to stir your blood! You can find out more about Cernunnos Rising on their website or on their Contributor Page.   Brigid's Cloak by John Wilmott John Wilmott John Willmott, well known as the organiser behind Celtic Ways, the guided mythological tours in Ireland has been recently running the Bards in the Woods project and along with his amazing harpist partner, Claire Roche, is creating the bardic CD Ogma's Tale of the Trees. This is a superb piece about the Cloak of Brighid bringing us all the traiditons and lore associated with Brigid's Cloak or Mantle. Names Used in this Excerpt Bhride Céis Corran Cailleach The Morrigu The Morrigan Breao na Saigéad Brighid Cill Dara Killdare  Brat Bhríde Erin Donegal Inishmurray Sligo Cluties Midhe You can find out more about John on the Celtic Ways website or follow up details about the fascinating Bards in the Wood project here. He is working on a Bardic CD called Ogma's Tale of the Trees and you can read more about the project, or even help bring it about, at the Ogma website. You can also find out more about John and his work on his Contributor Page.   Brighid by Kellianna Lady Moon Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's, Lady Moon, I Walk with the Goddess and Elemental are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her live shows are a combination of acoustic guitar songs and chants to the God and Goddess. Brighid: "This is another song where the lyrics were written by Heidi Couture for an Imbolc gathering in February of 2002. I wrote the guitar part and again it was another perfect marriage! On the CD Laney Goodman adds some beautiful woodwind tracks and Tina Horn kicks in on the djembe." Learn more about Kellianna on her website or on her Contributor Page.   Competition Reminder We tell you how to enter our competition, i.e. by sending an email to garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com with the word 'competition' in the Subject Line and your answer in the Body of the email. We also remind you that you can find their website at http://hollandandpalmley.wix.com/html_celtictwist!   The Quickening by Spiral Dance The Quickening Multi-award winning group Spiral Dance, based in Adelaide, has been playing rousing, high-energy music to enthusiastic audiences throughout Australia and beyond for over a decade. Enchanting melodies intertwine with mythical tales that are sure to captivate your soul, tease your mind and steal your heart, casting your spirit into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time. We are privileged to bring you their powerful and tragic track, The Quickening, which was specifically written for Imbolc and comes from the album of the same name, on this Holiday Special. The album, The Quickening, won the Most Outstanding CD Release for 2006, in the South Australian Folk Awards. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor Page.   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! Ways to subscribe to the Celtic Myth Podshow: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher      Special Thanks   For Incidental Music Flowers & Chocolate, from Free Stock Music. Adragante, for Molly McAlpin from his album Tradin Celt. See his Contributor Page for more details. Anne Roos, for Arran Boat Song, Skye Song from her album, Mermaids & Mariners. See her Contributor Page for more details. Aisling, for The Pilgrim's Road Set from their album, The Pilgrim's Road. See their Contributor Page for more details. Julia Ecklar, for Apocalypse from the album Divine Intervention. See her Contributor Page for more details. Marieva's Project, Le Temps Suspendu (bonus) from his album Moon's Odyssey. See his Contributor Page for more details. Appalachian Celtic Consort, for their track Road to Lisddoonvarna/Tobin's from their album Come by the Hills. See their Contributor Page for more details. Shane D. Rhymer, for his track Basking in Her Light V.1 from his album Celestial Mechanics. See his Contributor Page for more details. Phil Thornton, for his track Awakening from his album Solstice. See his Contributor Page for more details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.   For our Theme Music: The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.   We hope you enjoyed the show and with all of our blessings, Gary & Ruthie xxx Save Save

Saint Bridget, a story from The Druid's Isle and 5 great pieces of music! In this show, released on St. Patrick's Day, we follow the birth of the young Spring Maiden with some fascinating information about the Irish Saint Brigit and the Goddess Bride, as well as a beautiful section from The Druid Isle by Ellen Evert Hopman which is a follow-on from The Priestess of the Forest excerpt we read in Special 06, a great piece of poetry accompanied by the wonderful harp of the much-loved Scott Hoye, and another 5 superb pieces of music. You can hear the inspiring Damh the Bard, the high-energy Spiral Dance, the evocative and traditional Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra and lastly, the atavistic Amergin by the MIGHTY Dolmen!! Is this all going to fit into one show? Only time will tell! :) Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2012 Running Order: Intro 0:41 Song of Awen by Damh the Bard 2:12 Sloinntireachd Bhride (The Geneaology of Bride) 7:45 Into the Green by Spiral Dance 31:03 Brigit of the Gael by our Ruthie 37:14 Eleanor Plunkett/Fanny Poer by Scott Hoye 37:14 Summer Will Come Round Again by Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra 41:00 The Druid Isle by Ellen Evert Hopman 47:24 Amergin by The Dolmen 1:10:44 Outtakes 1:14:33 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 17 March 2012, 1h 17m It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or leave us a message using Speakpipe   Song of Awen by Damh the Bard Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour. You can find his music on iTunes, or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.    Sloinntireachd Bhride - The Genealogy of Bride by Alexander Carmichael An excerpt from the wonderful Carmina Gadelica, Hymns and Incantations, Ortha Nan Gaidheal, Volume I by Alexander Carmichael [1900] concerning the customs of St. Brigit and the old Celtic Goddess Bride. We start with the story of St. Brigit being Mary of the Gael, or Mary's midwife. The original can be read at Sacred Texts.   Into the Green by Spiral Dance Multi-award winning group Spiral Dance, based in Adelaide, has been playing rousing, high-energy music to enthusiastic audiences throughout Australia and beyond for over a decade. With a combination of haunting vocals, evocative fiddle, intoxicating guitar riffs and groovy accordion lines, underpinned with potent bass and dynamic percussion, the band presents an eclectic blend of traditional folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Enchanting melodies intertwine with mythical tales that are sure to captivate your soul, tease your mind and steal your heart, casting your spirit into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time. We are privileged to bring you the evocative track, Into the Green, for our Spring Show, and you can find the lyrics on their site. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on our Contributor Page.   Brigit of the Gael By Ruthie Colcombe A mixture of inspiration and verbal imagery from all over the Interwebs, this is our dedication to the Brigit, Bride - the Maiden of Spring.   Eleanor Plunkett/Fanny Poer by Scott Hoye Scott plays traditional and original tunes played on Celtic harp, vocals, and other instruments. Pulling from traditional sources of Irish, Scottish and other folks music, while mixing them together with contemporary sounds to create a new, sonic brew. Here he has allowed us to bring you his beautiful medley, Eleanor Plunkett & Fanny Poer, as an accompaniment to Ruthie's poem. Check out his Contributor Page for more of his great music you can hear. We hope to hear a lot more of Scott on the show in the future. You can find out more about Scott on his website or check out his Contributor Page for some great info.   Summer Will Come Round Again by Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra Jennifer Cutting and her Ocean Orchestra bring us a wonderful warmth to the coming summer, with their beautiful song, Summer Will Come Round Again. This rousing Folk track is a brilliant example of the high quality of foot-stomping music that you can expect from Jenifer and the crew! Raised on an Hindu Ashram, Jennifer's unique perspective brings us a celebration of Christian and Pagan Solstice traditions. You can find out more about Jennifer and the Ocean Orchestra on their website at Ocean Orchestra or on our Contributor Page.   The Druid Isle by Ellen Evert Hopman This book, The Druid Isle, is the second in a wonderful Druidic trilogy penned by the famed Druid author, Ellen Evert Hopman, that started with Priestess of the Forest and will end, this year with the final book, Priestess of the Fire Temple. We read a section from Priestess of the Forest in SP06 (go back and listen - it's an amazing story!) in which Ethne gets to meet Ruadh and in this section from the second book, the two and their beloved foster-daughter Aoife depart on a mysterious mission...   Priestess of the Fire Temple is due to be published this month (March) and should be available from all of the normal sources, including Amazon. As far as we can tell - it's available now. :)   Ellen is a Master Herbalist and lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. She is a founding member and a current Co-Chief of The Order of the WhiteOak. She was Vice President of The Henge Of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years. She is a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, a Druidess of the Druid Clan of Dana and has been a member of The Order Of Bards Ovates and Druids and of ADF. She is a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages and she teaches at the Grey School of Wizardry. You can find out more about Ellen on her website, buy her book on Amazon and also find out more about the Order of the White Oak on their website. You can find more details on our Contributor Page. Amergin by The Dolmen THE DOLMEN … A Storm has washed over Europe. Every so often, a band comes out of the Celtic heartlands, takes the musical audience by the throat and shakes it hard. And guess what, it’s about to happen again. The ever popular Celtic Folk-Rock scene in the UK has served up a real rough diamond, THE DOLMEN, a gig-hardened bunch of piratical rebel-rousers from the clan-lands, whose music and live performances have become the stuff of tribal legend, being both unique and very addictive. In 2011 they take this raw energy to mainland Europe. We are very proud to bring you one of their powerful, atavistic earlier tracks, Amergin from their album Songs from the Druids of Stonehenge. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website at The Dolmen or on our Contributor Page.   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! Ways to subscribe to the Celtic Myth Podshow: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Special Thanks Theresa Schroeder-Sheker for The Gartan Mother's Song from her album Rosa Mystica. See her website for further details or check out her Contributor Page. Adragante for his evocative harmonies from his album, harmonies cosmiques. See his Contributor Page for more details. Aisling, for their lively George Brabazon Medley from their album, The Pilgrim's Road. See their website for further details, or check out their Contributor Page. Beer Belly, for their pounding Dunmore Lassies. See their website for further details, or check out their Contributor Page. Kevin Skinner for From the Time Before from his album Fire Walk WIth Me. See his website for further details of check out his Contributor Page. Xcyril, for the track L'attaque de l'ecole, from his album Alter Ego. See his website for further details of check out his Contributor Page. Kim Robertson, for Apples in the Winter from her album, Angels in Disguise. See her website for further details of check out his Contributor Page.   For our Theme Music: The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!   Save Save Save