Ceres Invocation by Maria Stoy of Sassafras Grove

posted on June 13, 2019
Related: Autumn Equinox / Mabon, Deity Invocations, Roman Culture, Ceres, dean

Autumn Equinox — Could be adapted to other rites

Druid 1Druid 2
Ceres MaterThe children of Earth call to you
Ceres MaterAcross the seas we call to you
Ceres MaterAcross the ages we call to you
  
Queen of the PlowWho cuts the Earth
Queen of the EarthWho harrows the fields
Queen of the fieldsWho sows the seeds
Queen of the seedsWho quickens the grains
Queen of the grainWho weeds the crops
Queen of the cropsWho cuts the wheat
Queen of the wheatWho gathers the harvest
Queen of the harvestWho fills the storehouse
Queen of the storehouseWho protects the bounty
Queen of the bountyWho distributes its blessings

Druid 1

Ceres Mater

Look upon us with favor, turn your gaze to your children

And hear our call

Druid 2

Ceres Mater,

Accept our offerings, be welcome among us

And heed our prayers.

Closing

Queen of the bountyWe honor your name
Queen of the storehouseWe thank you for blessings
Queen of the harvestWe honor your kindness
Queen of the wheatWe thank you for abundance
Queen of the cropsWe honor your grace
Queen of the grainWe thank you for seasons
Queen of the seedsWe honor your goodness
Queen of the fieldsWe thank you for favor
Queen of the EarthWe honor your name

Druid 1

Ceres Mater

For all you have and given and all you will give

The Children of Earth offer their thank and their praise

Druid 2

Ceres Mater,

For all you have given and all you will give

The Children of Earth remember and bless your name

Druid 1

Ceres Mater

Go now if you must, or stay if you will

Your name will be remembered

Druid 2

Ceres Mater,

Lady of the Autumn

Hail and Farewell. 

We did this with two liturgists as a call and response, but it can easily be done by one person.


posted on June 13, 2019 | Related: Autumn Equinox / Mabon, Deity Invocations, Roman Culture, Ceres, dean
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