#cogitosus

[mythicalmuseomine]

Lady Brigid of Ireland

The patroness, mother saint, of Ireland

Requested by @wanderers-inn

Taking requests via asks, and anonymous requests via messages.

[polyteleology]

9. Of the Pregnant Woman Blessed and Spared the Birth-Pangs

"1. With a strength of faith most powerful and ineffable, [Brigit] blessed a woman who, after a vow of virginity, had lapsed through weakness into youthful concupiscence, as a result of which her womb had begun to swell with pregnancy. In consequence, what had been conceived in the womb disappeared and she restored her to health and to penitence without childbirth or pain. 2. And, in accordance with the saying 'All things are possible to those who believe', she went on working countless miracles every day without ever proving anything impossible."

-Cogitosus, Life of Saint Brigit (translated by Sean Connolly and J.M. Picard, 1987)

This translation is in my personal files and I can send a copy to you upon request. If you want to thank me, consider a donation to The Brigid Alliance.

[essentiallychaotic]

Just read Cogitosus’ “Life of St Brigit” and now get to read Tírechán’s version of the Life of St Patrick

Save me from my research interests