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St. Brigid of Ireland is one of the best known saints of the Emerald Isle, and has been a popular intercessor for the Irish people.
Many miracles through the centuries have been associated with her intercession, and her example has led many to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Here is a Litany of St. Brigid of Ireland that was printed in a 19th-century prayer book entitled St. John’s Manual.
Holy Mary, Queen of virgins, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, Patroness of Ireland, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, shining light of virtue and sanctity, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, consecrated spouse of Jesus Christ, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, cornerstone of the monastic institute in the Isle of Saints, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, great model of Irish virgins, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, mother of religious, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, pattern of religious perfection, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, intercessor for the Irish Church, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, mediatrix for the Irish race, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, protectress of the holy faith planted by St. Patrick, Pray for us.
St. Brigid, enjoying with him the clear vision of God, Pray for us.V. Pray for us, O glorious St.Brigid:
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.Let us pray.
O God, Who dost rejoice on this day,
by the festival of the blessed St. Brigid, Thy virgin,
mercifully grant that we may be assisted by her merits,
by whose chastity we are illumined.
Through Jesus Christ Thy Son Our Lord.
R. Amen.
And today we celebrate...