THIS IS WHAT I LACK.

THIS IS WHAT I WILL PRAY FOR.

Bridget maintained the tradition

of the earlier priestesses, who tended

the perpetual fire. Her father, attempting

to marry her off to cut his losses,

gives her to Jesus. Lord have mercy,

it goes on. How could I not

want to warm my hands by this fire.

She also said, I want cheerfulness

to be present. How is this?

The fire can catch no flame?

Stranger still, cheerfulness.

Jim Bodeen

1 Feb 2018