Introductions to Celtic Christian Spirituality

For those who are new to Celtic Christian Spirituality, we have compiled a list of introductory media.

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Celtic Journey - An Invitation to Walk Life's Pilgrim Way (by Ray Simpson) f In this one hour CD the founding guardian of the  Community of Aidan and Hilda shares what is most significant to him. He invites us to walk life's pilgrim way.  Five of Lindisfarne's pilgrim posts become landmarks of Celtic Christian spirituality that  we need to rediscover today:

The eye that sees God in all

• Churches as the people's spiritual hubs
• Weaving together Christianity's separated strands
• Creating a rhythm of prayer, work and recreation
• Living life as a journey

Each landmark is interspersed with a Celtic song by Keith Duke.

£14.99, Kevin Mayhew

Celtic Spirituality. Rhythm, Roots and Relationships (by Ray Simpson)

There is something peculiarly attractive about the Christianity of the early Celtic-speaking peoples. In a world that is drained and fragmented by materialism and rationalism, Celtic Christianity offers the hope of a natural and holistic faith.

This book is a very helpful, short introduction into Celtic Christian Spirituality!

£3.50, Grove Books, ISBN 1-85174-530-0

Exploring Celtic Spirituality. Historic Roots for Our Future (by Ray Simpson)

Having first emerged from Europe's heartlands, the Celts retreated under the Roman Empire to its Western fringes, and from the fifth to the twelfth centuries the early Church flourished in Gaul, Britain and Ireland, leaving us an important legacy from which to learn and draw fresh inspiration. Today there is a growing interest in the witness and teaching of Celtic Church, and this book offers us a rich overview of a spirituality now re-emerging from the mists of time. Each chapter describes a feature of the Celtic Church, its worship. rhythm of prayer, sense of community, healing, hospitality and missionary spirit, and challenges us to learn from saints such as Cuthbert, Columba, Aidan, Hilda and Patrick its lessons, principles and way of being renewed in Christ. This valuable resource includes a comprehensive notes section and many prayers and responses woven into the text lend it a very practical emphasis. This new, revised edition incorporates an inspirational study guide with exercises, follow-up suggestions, Bible Study and questions for discussion intended for individuals and groups alike.

£14.99, Kevin Mayhew, ISBN 1-84417-186-8