The Vigil
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Ring bell:
From the persistence of noise
Comes the insistence of rage
From the emergence of tone
Comes Divergence of thought
From the enlightenment of music
Comes the wisdom of silence
Observe a decent moment of silence to mark the beginning, still and center before staring the rite. Even the Multiverse began in stillness
Ring bell:
(The holy word)
O Guiding light of eternity
Unto the joyous light of this day
Be thou bringing me from the new light of this day
Unto the guiding light of eternity
-Carmina Gadelica-
While they sing that the Officiant says:
Holy God, overlook and forgive these three vanities that are due to our human limitations
Thou art everywhere, yet we worship you here
Thou art without form, yet we worship you in these forms
Thou hast no need of prayer and sacrifice
Yet we offer you these prayers and sacrifices
Please remember that all we do, we do in good faith
We ask that you watch over, and bless our works
For the sake of all beings as limitless as space
while casing the boundary circle Be that symbolically or with salt, egg shells or other material)
Within the perfect symmetry of the circle,
Is held the essential nature of the universe,
Strive to learn from it, to reflect that order,
Wherever you turn there is the Face of God
Gazing back at you —
In all things, everywhere, and always.
Once the practitioner has done the 3 circuits s/he gives the land recognition. S/he begins with his/her own bell, and ends with his/her own bell.
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A Procession is led around the outer precinct of the sanctuary to the entrance
I set out on the path of the Eternity
Beauty go before me, Beauty in my footsteps
Beauty behind me ,Beauty above and below me
The charm which Creator placed on its creation
the shining ones blew through their palms
Knowledge of truth and no lie
as they saw, may i see
the semblance of that which I am seeking
No iron is to be used in the making, striking, or tending of the Need-Fire, for iron is the metal of binding and division, and it breaks the harmony of the natural order. Let the tools be of wood, stone, or bronze, that the fire may rise in purity, untainted by Iron craft or conquest.
Minister kindling prayer (at first light): Take omen from the lighting
Darkness yields to light
Sorrow yields to joy
An oaf yields to a sage
A serf yields to a freeman
inhospitality yields to hospitality
Niggardliness yields to generosity
Avarice yields to liberality
impetuosity yields to discretion
Anarchy yields to proper rule
False rule yields to true rulership
Conflict yields to peace
falsehood yields to truth
light the fire
Behold the universe and the glory of God,
and all that lives and moves on Earth,
leaving the transient
find joy in the eternal.
Set not your heart on the world of possessions,
only actions done in God (eternaly)
bind not the souls of living beings.
May the spirit of life guide my
streams of action to the ocean of its being.
May the fruits of my art/labor
fall upon the field of action
giving sustenance to the seekers of divine wisdom
at swim in the ocean of being.
We feed the fire on the heart of the land,
With the fire we renew the bond,
Of the land it lights, of the world it warms,
From here to there, we lay our blessing.
Light the 7 altar candles from the main fire. Say the prayer first before lighting each candle in order
I invoke the seven daughters of Ocean
Who weave the threads for the sons of age.
Nine deaths be taken from me/us,
Nine lifetimes be given to me/us,
In beautiful Lorica without hurt.
I shall not be injured by a gang of armed men
Nor a bevy of armed women.
May the Sovereign of the universe stretch time for me,
I invoke the Ancient one of the Nine eons,
May the seven candles never be extinguished.
Oh ye seven daughters of each other, and each other's mothers
Wrought by moon and sea for the measure of our days
I call you, I invoke you here by name:
Faith, on the Monday (light first candle) gives birth to her sister Self-control;
May my Faith express itself in my deeds
Self-control, on the Tuesday (light second candle) gives birth to her sister Sincerity:
May I control my tongue that I might speak true
Sincerity, on the Wednesday (light third candle) gives birth to her sister Innocence:
May I soar beyond illusion
Innocence, on the Thursday (light fourth candle) gives birth to her sister Reverence:
May I be mindfully reverent in all things
Reverence, on the Friday (light the fifth candle) gives birth to her sister Knowledge:
May I be led from the unreal to the real
Knowledge, on the Saturday (light sixth candle) gives birth to her sister Love:
May my love extend to all beings as limitless as space
Love is what we celebrate on the Sabbath (light the seventh candle)
She is the mother of Faith, and of them all: May I recognize God's love in all things
God be with all peoples.
Send forth thy spirit
and they shall be made
And together we shall renew
the face of the earth
Agios/Introit:Collect of the Elements:
ArdDraoi:
The truth against the world
is there peace?
Ministers:
There is peace!
Artificer:
A chant above all other chants
is there peace?
Ministers:
There is peace!
Artificer:
An echo above all other echoes
is there peace?
Ministers:
There is peace!
The 3 Druids orient to face East:
Facing East:
Hail to the Wind!
O, Heir of Eternity!
Yours is the kingdom of the daystar rising.
O, Heir of Eternity, grant us your blessing
With your blessing of Air, let the tides of being Ebb and flow with our breath.
Blessed are you, guardians and watchtowers of the East,
Let naught but the highest good and highest love,
For all beings as limitless as space, enter herein.
All 3:
People of the East
is there peace?
The clanns gathered in the East respond:
There is peace
The 3 Druids orient to face South
Facing South:
Hail to the Flame
O, Heir of Eternity!
Yours is the kingdom of the midday sun.
O, Heir of Eternity, grant us your blessing.
With your blessing of flame, the fire of thought is kindled in the head of mankind
Blessed are you, guardians and watchtowers of the South,
We welcome you into this sacred space.
Let naught but the highest good and highest love,
For all beings as limitless as space, enter herein.
All 3:
People of the South
is there peace?
The clanns gathered in the South respond:
There is peace
The 3 Druids orient to face West
Facing West:
Hail to the Waters
O, Heir of Eternity!
Yours is the realm of the setting sun.
O, Heir of Eternity, grant us your blessing,
With your blessing of water, let the tides of the Ocean
Flow within us as well.
Blessed are you, guardians and watchtowers of the West,
We welcome you into this sacred space.
Let naught but the highest good and highest love,
For all beings as limitless as space, enter herein.
All 3:
People of the West
is there peace?
The clanns gathered in the West respond:
There is peace
The 3 Druids orient to face North
All 3:
Facing North:
Hail to the Earth
O, Heir of Eternity!
Yours is the kingdom of eternal night
O, Heir of Eternity, grant us your blessing
With your blessing of Earth, the pillared bones of the ancient temple stand erect
Blessed are you, guardians and watchtowers of the North,
We welcome you into this sacred space.
Let naught but the highest good and highest love,
For all beings as limitless as space, enter herein.
People of the North
is there peace?
The clanns gathered in the North respond:
There is peace
Peace to the heavens
Heaven to earth/ sanctity to the earth
Earth beneath heaven
(said while censing the 4 corners of the altar)
Peace on the four winds as far as the 4 corners
For the sake of all beings as limitless as space.
COLLECT POST-NOMINA:
May I be pure that I might cross through the sacred May I cross through to the sacred that I might attain the holy
May I attain the holy that I might be blessed in all things
May I be blessed in all things that I might procure blessings for my people
That I might be a glory to the Gods of the Ancestors of my people,
Almighty and everlasting one
You who declare your almighty power
chiefly in showing mercy and compassion
to all beings as limitless as space
Grant us the fullness of your grace
that we, running to obtain your promise
may become partakers of your divine gifts.
Your heroes and saints are with you
Grant us the grace to follow their example
in all our quests for virtue and holiness
until we come to those inexplicable joys which you have established for those who love you
May your grace precede and follow us always
that we may continually be given to good works
Now and forever.
Great Creator, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your holiness, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your names.
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We shall go unto the altar of the eternal
Even unto the source of our joy and gladness Give sentence with us, oh Eternal one who dwells in the beyond
Defend our cause against those who would do us harm
Oh, Deliverer, deliver us from the deceitful and the wicked
For thou art the source of my/our strength
O send out thy light and thy truth: that they may lead us:
And bring us to thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling
And that we may go unto the altar of eternity
Even unto the source of all joy and gladness
And upon the harp will I give thanks unto thee (que Harpist)
Lift up our heavy hearts, and be not disquieted with us
Let us put our trust in you, the source of us and our people.
Whose hands have, through the course of time,
Placed these masks upon eternity that we might give thanks.
For we will give thanks to that ineffable which is the help of our countenance
Our goal, and our hope
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be
We shall go unto the altar of eternity
Even unto the source of our joy and gladness
Cross the 9 steps to the altar
The first step/knot with your protection
A second step/knot for strength
A third step/knot for truth
A fourth step for grace
A fifth step for wisdom
A sixth step for understanding
A seventh step for fortune
An eighth step for prosperity
A ninth step for sanctity
(shaking the cord with each itteration)
The cord of tradition binds
It binds the divine to this world
And binds us to the present moment
It binds me to the ancestors
And it binds them to me
Through its blessing, may the ancient ones
In their wisdom and mercy
See fit to guide us on proper paths
In fulfillment of our mutual destiny
For the greatest and highest good of all beings
As limitless as space
The office:
Our help standeth in the name of the eternal almighty.
Who hath made heaven and earth.
Blessed be those masks of eternity, which are the names of the infinite.
From this time for evermore.
And unto the age of ages
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Censing of the altar :
Once the incense is charged circumnavigate deosil the altar
May my breath in the heavens bear witness
To my prayers done here down below
May we always strive to do in the world of the three
As the angels, saints, and Heroes do in the heavenly halls of Glory
(censing the four corners of the altar: say this prayer at each corner)
Be peace upon the four winds
As far as the four quarters
And in all directions
For the sake of all beings, as limitless as space
BLESSED IS THE KINGDOM:
Blessed is the Kingdom of the Holy Eternal, now and forever.
From the age of ages, to the end of ages,
From each age to each age
And to the ending of time
The officiant shall kiss the altar.
Grant O eternal thy protection
and in protection strength
and in strength understanding
and in understanding knowledge
in knowledge of bright justice
and in bright justice, the love of it
and in that love, the love of all life
and in that love of all life
love of Divinity
Blessings be with all people.
A web is laid over us
A web of right law
The web of your sovereignty
It is you O Ruler of peoples, who weaves this web;
You put each in its proper place.
It is with your blessing that we become one people
It is through your strength that we are joined together
From here to there we ask your blessing.
THE CREED
I arise this day
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of infinity
Through belief in the Diversity
Through confession of the unity
Of the creator of creation.
Alone with none but Thee, my God,
I journey on my way;
What need I fear when Thou art near,
Great ruler of night and day?
More safe am I within Thy hand,
Than if a host did round me stand.
There is no way to God, there is only God!
Oh God of Gods, my God above all other Gods
Hear my little voice which calls you here Like a wave cresting upon the ocean of your being
May your love guide us in ways of truth
From the unreal, lead us to the real
From darkness, lead us to light
From death, reveal to us our immortality
Homage to the Creators, the Sustainers, and the Guides
Eternal life, Eternal flame, Eternal truth
in your Peaceful and wrathful forms
Great teacher, bestower of skill in all the arts
Universal sovereign, protector of beings
the generosity of your open hand
makes you beloved above all
Oh master of the sacred masters of holiness,
you whose footsteps shake the forest
Remove all obstacles in our way
That this rite may be a liberation
For all beings as limitless as space
May freedom come to everyone
And may everyone find peace
From here to there
From now till then
Glory to the host of heaven
As it was in the beginning, and is now And ever shall be
From the age of ages to all ages
And unto the ending of time
Ring bell
When through intense confusion I wander through this world in my progression On the undistracted light path of Study, Reflection, and Meditation
May the Teachers of the sacred lineages go before me
The host of Creation behind me
Help me to navigate the sacred pathways
And bring me to the perfect state of wisdom
When through intense ignorance I wander through this world in my progression
On the luminous light path of Oaken wisdom
May the Lord of the universe go before me
His consort the queen of space behind me
Help me to navigate the sacred pathways
And bring me to the perfect state of holiness
When through intense aggression I wander through this world in my progression On the luminous light path of the mirror-like wisdom
May Blessed Peace of God go before me
In consort Victory behind me
Help me to navigate the sacred pathways
And bring me to the perfect state of peace
When through intense pride I wander through this world in my progression On the luminous light path of the wisdom of equality
May blessed Goodness go before me
In consort the Exaltation behind me
Help me to navigate the sacred pathways
And bring me to the perfect state of compassion
When through intense desire I wander through this world in my progression
On the luminous light path of discriminating wisdom
May poetry and song go before me
In consort Eloquence behind me
Help me to navigate the sacred pathways
And bring me to the perfect state of beauty
When through intense envy I wander through this world in my progression On the luminous light-path of action-accomplishing wisdom,
May the Creator of creation go before me,
In consort the flow of existence behind me;
Help me to navigate the sacred path-ways,
And bring me to the perfect state of being
May the element of space not rise up as an enemy,
May I receive blessings from God the eternal
May the element of Air not rise up as an enemy,
May the spirits of the air send blessings on the wind
May the element of Fire not rise up as an enemy,
May the spirits of the flame send blessings through the flame of understanding
May the element of Water not rise up as an enemy,
May the spirits of water send blessings to my blood
May the element of Earth not rise up as an enemy,
May spirits of earth send blessings from the ground
May the Rainbow of elements not rise up as enemies.
May the bearers of truth, wisdom, and understanding side with me,
May the sounds, lights, and rays of compassion not rise up as enemies,
May I know all sounds as my own sound,
May I know all lights as my own light,
May I know all rays as my own ray,
May I spontaneously know that spirit as myself,
May I attain understanding in the realms of all worlds,
May the infinite ones shine forth their protection upon me,
That I may be a protector for all those without one,
May I be a Bridge, a Board, a Ship, For all those who wish to cross the waters of ignorance, To the isle of Enlightenment where wisdom never sleeps.
May I be a beacon of that light, which is a refuge of hope for all beings, as limitless as space..
I arise today
Through the love of all things Holy
In obedience of the edicts of fairness
In service of others, and for their love
In the hope of reconciliation, without thought of reward
In the prayers of the people
In the predictions of the prophets
In the preachings of the Priest
In the innocence of the Holy
In the deeds of the righteous.
I arise today through
The strength of heaven
The light of sun
The radiance of moon
The splendor of fire
The speed of lightning
The swiftness of wind
The depth of sea
The stability of earth
The firmness of stone.
I arise today through
Divine strength to pilot me
Divine might to uphold me
Divine wisdom to guide me
Divine eyes to look before me
Divine ears to hear me
Divine words to speak for me
Divine shields to protect me
The host divine to save me
From snares and vices
From imprecations of every kind
And from all those who would wish me ill
Both near and far.
I set out upon thy path, oh God
God be before me, God be behind me
God be in my footsteps
The charm which Creator placed upon its creation
’Twas Bright one who blew it through the palms
Knowledge of truth and no lie
As you saw, may I see
The likeness of what I’m seeking.
I arise this day through a mighty strength
The invocation of Infinity
Through belief in the Diversity
Through confession of the Unity
Of the creator of the creation.
One God in the trinity of the holy family
Whose high name echoes through eternity
It is very meet and right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places give thanks unto thee.
In the spirit of humble service, wrought of necessity, with reverent/devout heart, let this offering be acceptable unto thee. be in such wise in thy sight that it may be accepted of thee this day/night
Pray, that this my sacrifice which is equally yours, may be accepted
DHEAS GHNÀTH:
Holiness is best and the highest of all good
For it is also happiness, and in it is wisdom
And those who love wisdom love life And they who seek her early shall be filled with joy
Happy are they who are holy with perfect holiness
(teach me the ways of your statutes,
and I will keep them unto the end)
*1.
I profess myself a worshiper of the eternal
The dweller in the beyond
Whose fathomless wings stretch beyond the veil of eternity
I profess myself a worshiper of the Rulers of creation, and of my people
In their progression along the lines of our mutual descent, all the way back to the beginning.
I am a priest of the holy flame, opposing the Darkness, a supporter of just law, and a proponent of the doctrine of light, and a follower of the gospel of Truth.
2.
To you, Oh flame, child of eternity,
Friend of light, from the blessed realms of grace To you we proffer appeasement, for
Worship, for exaltation, and for praise.
3.
The will of the Eternal is the law of righteousness (righteous are the judgments of the Judges, may their righteous judgments be just)
4.
The gifts of Life
To the deeds done in this world for God
Those who relieve the poor
Make of the prophets kings.
5.
I praise good thoughts, good words
And good deeds; and those that are to be
Thought, spoken, and done.
I do renounce all evil thoughts
Evil words, and evil deeds; and those that are to be thought, spoke, and done
6. I proffer to the eternal one through this Holy flame
Sacrifice, and prayer, with thought, word, and deed
With my whole being, with the very life of my body.
1.
I announce and carry out this Offering(sacrifice) for the highest God, the shining and glorious, the greatest and best, the most beautiful (to our conceptions), the most firm, the wisest, and the one of all whose 'body' is the most perfect, who attains your ends the most infallibly, because of your holiness, to you who disposes our minds aright; You who united with the dead in Nothingness in order to bring forth life, who made us and has fashioned us, and who has nourished and protected us, who is the most bounteous spirit.
2.
I announce and carry out this Offering to Life), and to the highest Spirit, and to the Good one, and to the First one, and to the Flow, and to the Sea and the boat upon the waves, to the body of the kine and to the kine's soul, and to the fire of Eternity which shines forever.
3.
I announce and carry out this offering for the Wisdom keepers, the masters of ancient lore, to the Universal architecht, the Holy sanctified master of Holiness. I celebrate this and carry out this offering for the business of gaining profit that will benefit all beings as limitless as space.
4.
I announce and carry out this offering for Light bringer, the Holy sanctified master of Holiness,
For the All-Wise and the All-Knowing, the holy master of Holiness, and I celebrate and carry out this Offering to Universal poet who is the best, and to the one who kindles in the head of mankind the fire of thought.
5.
I announce and carry out this offering for Protector of life, the Holy sanctified master of Holiness,
For the trinity in it’s aspects 3, and for that lofty progression mighty progeny of moon and sea which the Creator made for you and me.
6.
I announce and carry out this offering for Universal sovereign, the Holy sanctified master of Holiness, and for the living God, the one who possesses and gives that prosperity in life which furthers all. As well, I celebrate and carry out this Offering for my own blessed kith and kin. For a prosperous home life which continues without reverse throughout the year, and for that might which is well-shaped and stately, which strikes victoriously, which God made, and for that victorious ascendancy which it secures.
7.
I announce and carry out the Offering for those who further and augment the world. And for the horizon makers, those who extend the horizons for all
8.
I announce and carry out this offering for the master of time, and for the suns, moons, and stars, across the universe those holy sanctified masters of Holiness, for together they scatter the dark of night.
9.
I announce and carry out this offering to ensure the prosperity of the yearly feasts, the Holy sanctified masters of Holiness (for the advancer, the spender of the strength in living beings).
I celebrate and carry out this offering for the seasonal masters of holiness.
(with each stanza of the following libate soma into the need fire)
For peace from on high and for the salvation of souls
For peace throughout the world, and the mercy of holy God, and for the unity of all
For this holy sanctuary and for those who come into it in faith, honor, and love For our Ministers, our Teachers, our Poets, for our people Art and our Clergy
For the majesty of our King, our Prime Minister, our Judges, for all civil authority, and for our armed forces (and every fortification therein)
For great towns, our provinces and the land of our country, and for all who dwell within them
For peaceful seasons and the abundance of the earth’s fruits, and for the tranquility it assures us
Remove from us every trouble, distress, danger, and hardship
For peace from on high and for the progression of our souls
For peace throughout the world, mercy of the holy Sanctuary of God, and for the unity of all
Help us and protect us
(censing the altar clockwise three times)
The Holy one is full of life
through the offering, it lives
By the power of this prayer
I bring you to life
The shining one is full of life
through the fire, it lives
by the power of this prayer
I bring you to life
The creative matrix is full of life
through being it lives
By the power of this prayer
I bring you to life
Memory is full of life
through the song it lives
By the power of this prayer
I bring you to life
The sun-faced one is full of life
Through the light it lives
By the power of this prayer
i bring you to life
The ground of being is the source of life
From it all things emerge
By the power of this prayer
I bring you to life
I open thine eyes that we might see
I open thine ears that we might hear
I open thy nose that we might smell
I open thy tongue that we might taste
I open thy mouth that we might speak
(Singing) we are a circle, a living circle, with no beginning, and never ending
AD :
Here, in this place that is not a place
At a time that is not a time
Betwixt the worlds and amongst them
Here do we approach the divine
As above, so below
As within, so without
As the Cosmos, so the soul
(Neither is here nor there)
All Gods are one God
All Goddesses one Goddess
All are emanations of the one divine source
In the shining light of eternity
All mountains are the world mountain
All trees are the world tree
All rivers are the sacred stream
In this abundance, give thanks to the one
Who brought us from yesterday to the beginning of today
[with] Everlasting joy to earn for our souls with good intent
Be thou bringing us from the new light of this day
Unto the guiding light of eternity
Be thou bringing us from the new light of this day
Unto the guiding light of eternity
IAO
INVOCATION:
Hail to thee ruler of the thrones of the earth
(The oldest of existences) the ancient of heaven
Supporter of all things, Origen of Gods and men alike
Hallmark of truth, and cornerstone of justice
Maker of humans, beasts, and herbs, maker of all things
Maker of the above, maker of the below Deliverer of the sufferer and oppressed
Source of wisdom, source of mercy, most loving opener of every way
Source of joy, in whose goodness all beings rejoice
Thou whose name is hidden, inscribed upon all
Hail to the one truth which the wise call by many names
Adoration and praise to thee
A Hailing to thee be on the lips, hearts, and minds
Of all creatures from every land
From the heights of heaven
To the depths of the sea
The spirits thou hast made extol thee
Saying, welcome to thee, we worship thy spirit
Which is within us
And in everything around us
And your souls is like a golden drops of joy
You are the ocean of origin, and the founder of earth
Your harbor is the sanctuary
From whence all life emerged
And to which, in the end, all life must return
It is you who bore the alpha and the omega
The first and the last (you contain all things)
You are the essence of all life
O Source of life
You move and move not
You are both far and near
You are within all things, and beyond all things
The end of all opposites and their beginning
The source of all praise
And the goal of all prayers
Intercede and be with us now
More distant than the cosmos are you
Yet closer to us than our own blood
Fertile is the ground from which you
Manifest all things, all actions, and all causes
Oh Ocean of chaos, Source of Order
You are the earth that nourishes the seed
And the beams of the granary where the harvest of the years is stored
You are beyond measure
Yet we measure our prayers to you
You are the stage-ground in which thought is played
All is known to you and nothing can be hidden
Hide not behind the veil of eternity
But be with us now!
IAO
O, Holy one whose voice is thunder
Whose presence is lightning
First among like natured Gods to dwell
Destroyer of opposition, destroy all which opposes us;
Remover of obstacles, remove all in our way
Go forth before us along our path.
Guide us through the untamed lands,
O protector, O cleaver of mountains
Whose footsteps shake the forest
Whose Step the trembling earth resounds
You are lauded in all creation
Glorified by all beings
And praised by all Creation
And worshiped by all the host
Of heaven and earth
You who brought everything
Out of nothingness into existence
You who bestow wisdom and grace upon the wise
And do not condemn the criminal
But set forth the path of repentance unto salvation
You who have counted, your humble servants
At this point in the time-space continuum
Before the glory of your holy altar
And bring to you suitable adoration and praise
O Master, accept even from our mouths
The thrice holy hymn and visit us in righteousness
Forgive us our transgressions
Voluntary and involuntary
Sanctify our souls and bodies
And grant that we may worship you in holiness all the days of our lives
For you, O Holy one, are the great god, and to you we ascribe glory
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be
From age to age, unto the end of time
From every age to every age
(Space Reserved for Working/Meditation)
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Definition: This part of the service appears to be a designated period for personal reflection, meditation, or specific ritual workings. In the context of your syncretic liturgy, it may serve as a moment of internalization, allowing participants to engage in private prayer, contemplation, or magical workings that align with the overall theme of the service.
PETITION: pour water on the cromlech/paten
Receive oh Holy eternity, this oblation which we offer in thine honour
Blessed and holy one sacred spirit and all thy heroes and saints
For our transgressions, and offences, for the salvation of the living
And the repose of all the faithful departed (your servants who are sleeping now)
In the names of all that’s holy
Let this sacrifice be acceptable to thee, almighty ruler of the thrones heaven and of the earth.
(Sgead / Cuir cùisean ann an smùid trì uair le làn)
(Smudg/Cense everything thrice with the incense)
Let our prayers be set forth in thy sight as the incense,
Through it, may our breath in the heavens bear witness,
To our prayer done here upon the earth.
May we always strive to do in the world of the Three.
As the angels, saints, and heroes do in the halls of glory.
Cleanse me from all pollution of mind and body,
That I may in purity perform the holy work of this offering.
(Druid secretly whispers this prayer before the altar, kissing the altar before and after
Crossing themselves throughout)
In the spirit of humility, and with contrite heart let us be accepted of thee,
O God of Gods our God, let our sacrifice be in such wise in thy sight that it may be accepted of thee this day,
And be it of pleasure to thee
All praise to thine eternal merit
And your ever loving, and merciful spirit
(druid addressing the congregants)
Pray my people that this sacrifice, which is also yours might be accepted to the Almighty one on High,
The first offering
Giver of gifts, we offer the gift of the ground
Transformed by our work into food for us and for you
Receive with welcome these first gifts to you.
To thee we return this portion of thy bounty, even as we must return to thee with thee, in thee, and through thee together our prosperity is bound
To your earth we bring the plow, by your bounty is the harvest made through your protection and the work of our hands is our mutual prosperity assured
I have arrived at the center of the cosmos,
Bound in sacred and eternal accord.
Bound to the service of those who give,
Bound to the service of those who shine.
Bound to the sacrifice, and to eternal life.
I dedicate myself to walk the sacred way,
To follow the hallowed path.
O Sacred Spirits, Keepers of the Thresholds,
in reverence to to your honor I offer this humble offering,
A sacrifice from the finite to the divine expanse.
In this solemn moment, we seek your guiding light,
To ease our passage through this life and bridge the realms beyond.
Releasing my consciousness from earthly ties,
May my soul ascend with grace and serenity,
And find rest in the embrace of the eternal.
With pure heart and intention.
To the spirits of the skies and earth,
I ask for safe passage through the veils of time,
Let my soul journey with peace and love,
Guided by the light of your sacred rites.
In the name of all that is holy and just,
pray honor this petition with the essence of your prayers.
Blessed be this offering, blessed be my soul,
Do reading or casting
here gives the prophecy. When finished clap hands 3 times.
AD:
Thus you have sought
Thus you have found
Together we offer
Together we prosper
OFFERATORIO/FRACTIONING:
Our praise has mounted on the wings of birds, our voices have been carried up to thee on the shoulders of the winds.
Hear now, we pray thee, our source Divine, accept our offerings, we pray you. Cleanse our hearts, and grant us wisdom.
-Trecanum/Litany of Thanksgiving (Post communion prayer)
if in a grove it is here that the wine\blood is spread upn the trees as offerings to theose burrird beneath, food offering may be placed at the base of the trunk or in ritual offering shafts
-Post Communion Collect
***{If the Nemeton flame is not perpetual, once the last piece of food is cooked A toast is drank, and libation offered. when ready to smoor the flame:
I am smooring the fire
as the sons of the eternal flame do smoor;
Blest be the house (land), blest be the fire
Blest be the people all
CWho are those down on the floor?
Belenos, Taranis agus Teuthatis
On whom is the vigil tonight?
On the fair gentle Brigid, it is my wish
The mouth of the eternal said
The avatars spoke
The Wayfarers flame at the door of the house
to bid welcome and keep us all
till comes daylight tomorrow
Smoor the flame in the safest, most respectful way possible} ***
-Benediction
May God bless thee, and keep thee;
May God’s face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;
May God lift up its countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
-Dissmisal
For the sake of thine eternal merit Creator, sustainer, and guiding spirit
by the holy Trinity of Grace
So mote it be, and be it done
AD: And on the name of the trinity of Grace
-EXUNT
The circle is open
but unbroken
the love and joy
be ever in your hearts
Merry meet
merry part
merry meet again
-FEAST