The forgotten truths of Celtic Christianity provide a portal into a spiritual way of experiencing the world.
The Celtic Christians beheld the world around them and perceived the divine life of God as upholding every aspect of the material universe. Their prayers and poems, their liturgies and theological interpretations give Christians a sense of faith that is confident in a merciful and infinitely creative, healing God.
In this introduction to Celtic Christian spirituality, Mary Earle presents primary texts from the Celtic Christian tradition-selections from the works of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland. These essential writings direct humanity to read the "book of creation" as well as the Bible, and call us to remember that "matter matters." Earle's engaging facing-page commentary explores how faithful Christians and spiritual seekers can take inspiration from this lively tradition's ways of embodying and living the gospel. Topics include:
Creation
Daily life and work
Incarnation
Pilgrimage
Blessing
Social justice
Prayer
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When Christianity came to Ireland, they embraced the faith with incredible vigor. Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings-Annotated & Explained discusses the faith of the Celtic Christians and how their fervency played well into their everyday life and spirituality. Drawing from many of their writings studied well by Mary Earle, Celtic Christian Spirituality is a very much recommended read for anyone who wants to better understand the spirituality of the Celts and their haste in embracing Christianity. * Library Bookwatch *
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978-1-68336-007-0 (9781683360070)
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Mary C. Earle, an Episcopal priest, retreat leader and spiritual director, is the author of Julian of Norwich: Selections from Revelations of Divine Love-Annotated & Explained; The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness and Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings-Annotated and Explained; and coauthor of Holy Companions: Spiritual Practices from the Celtic Saints and Praying with the Celtic Saints. In addition to four books on the spirituality of living with illness, she has written for explorefaith.org. She has been introducing the writings of Julian in seminary classes, retreats and conferences for over twenty years.
Mary C. Earle is available to speak on the following topics:
The Weaving of Heaven and Earth: Celtic Christian Spirituality for Today
Befriending: The Heart of Celtic Prayer and Practice
The Book of Creation
The Desert Mothers
The Gift of Divine Rhythms: Sabbath Rest
John Philip Newell, internationally acclaimed teacher, retreat leader and speaker, is the widely read author of several books, including Listening for the Heartbeat of God, Praying with the Earth; A New Harmony: The Spirit, the Earth & the Human Soul and Rebirthing of God: Christianity's Struggle for New Beginnings (SkyLight Paths). Formerly warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is now companion theologian for the American Spirituality Center of Casa del Sol at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico and the co-founder of Heartbeat: A Journey Towards Earth's Wellbeing.
Foreword ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1
1. Creation 19
2. Prayer 49
3. Incarnation 69
4. Daily Life and Work 81
5. Soul Friends 103
6. Pilgrimage 109
7. Social Justice 117
8. Blessing as a Way of Life 133
Notes 140
Suggestions for Further Reading 141
Credits 143
