The author is George Mackay Brown, a dramatist and poet, "widely regarded as one of the great Scottish poets of the 20th century." Mackay was a convert to Catholicism and had a tough life. He died in 1996. Brigid choose the artwork. I've put the words below the poem. The very short video starts halfway through – Brigid first recited the words without the paintings.
Lux Perpetua.
A star for a cradle
Sun for plough and net
A fire for old stories
A candle for the dead.
Lux perpetua
By such glimmers we seek you.
Thank you Brigid!
Very beautiful, Brigid. In these cold darker times, the words ring true. Thanks for sharing this.
Lovely Brigid. So simple yet very powerful.