"I would like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings"

Although Evening Prayer I this evening began the feast of the Presentation of the Lord (more to follow on that), the date February 1st marks the feast of St. Brigid, an abess from the sixth century, who with St Patrick is patron of Ireland.

The Church there could sure use some help; let's implore St Brigid before the day's end.

She penned the prayer below. The pious parts of the prayer are nice and rich, but so too are the last two lines about beer!

I would like the angels of Heaven to be among us.
I would like an abundance of peace.
I would like full vessels of charity.
I would like rich treasures of mercy.
I would like cheerfulness to preside over all.
I would like Jesus to be present.
I would like the three Marys of illustrious renown to be with us.
I would like the friends of Heaven to be gathered around us from all parts.
I would like myself to be a rent payer to the Lord; that I should suffer distress, that he would bestow a good blessing upon me.
I would like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings.
I would like to be watching Heaven’s family drinking it through all eternity.

Saint Brigid: pray for us!

mk