St. Brigid tended an eternal flame in Kildare, Ireland, while caring for people, animals, and the earth. And though she lived 1500 years ago, her story is seeing a huge resurgence in the 21st century. Come on location with Katie to the Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare to meet Brigidine nun, Sister Rita Minehan. We promise a balm for your weary soul! Find photos, links, resources and more on our website. Guest Rita Minehan is a Brigidine Sister and a native of Co. Tipperary, Ireland. A secondary school teacher and psychotherapist by profession, she was a founding member of APT (Act to Prevent Human Trafficking), working to raise awareness about human trafficking. She has worked with women affected by prostitution and human trafficking in a variety of capacities, and has been involved with Afri (Action from Ireland)’s St. Brigid’s Peace Campaign and Justice and Peace Conference for nearly 30 years. As a founding member member of the Solas Bhríde Centre team, she has been involved in the creation of several initiatives, including its pilgrimage programme. A second edition of her book, Rekindling the Flame: A Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of St Brigid of Kildare will be published in December 2022. Music featured in this episode included: “Karitas” by Maria Jonas, and “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” “Love is Little,” and “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” by Fiddlesticks. Want to help us “make history”? Become a Patron or Donate here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Brigid tended an eternal flame in Kildare, Ireland, while caring for people, animals, and the earth. And though she lived 1500 years ago, her story is seeing a huge resurgence in the 21st century. Come on location with Katie to the Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare to meet Brigidine nun, Sister Rita Minehan. We promise a balm for your weary soul! Find photos, links, resources and more on our website. Guest Rita Minehan is a Brigidine Sister and a native of Co. Tipperary, Ireland. A secondary school teacher and psychotherapist by profession, she was a founding member of APT (Act to Prevent Human Trafficking), working to raise awareness about human trafficking. She has worked with women affected by prostitution and human trafficking in a variety of capacities, and has been involved with Afri (Action from Ireland)’s St. Brigid’s Peace Campaign and Justice and Peace Conference for nearly 30 years. As a founding member member of the Solas Bhríde Centre team, she has been involved in the creation of several initiatives, including its pilgrimage programme. A second edition of her book, Rekindling the Flame: A Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of St Brigid of Kildare will be published in December 2022. Music featured in this episode included: “Karitas” by Maria Jonas, and “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” “Love is Little,” and “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” by Fiddlesticks. Want to help us “make history”? Become a Patron or Donate here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices