
St. Brigit, Kildare, Ireland 2004
Even in the hardest part of winter the signs of spring approach- tree buds start to swell, and daylight is noticeably longer. Celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere around February 1st as Imbolc (the Feast of Brigit), Oimelc (ewes' milk), Candlemas (Feb. 2nd), St. Brigid's Day, or Groundhog Day, we know that the promise of new growth awaits.
'Brigit, excellent woman, sudden flame,
may the bright fiery sun take us to the lasting kingdom.' Carmina Gadelica

