Today I would like to share with you a conversation between myself and Carmen Acevedo Butcher. Carmen is a friend of mine with a heart of gold and true gift for bringing the wisdom of days past into the present moment. Her translation of The Cloud of Unknowing has become the staple translation for many … Continue reading The Cloud of Unknowing with Carmen Acevedo Butcher →

The ancient Irish idea of anam cara, or soul friendship, has much to offer the needs of our present time. In a world so full of mistrust and disharmony friendship is more important than ever. To the early Celtic Christians, friendship was a sacred encounter. It was considered a path to contemplation, a discipline to … Continue reading Anam Cara: Celtic Soul Friends →

I practice a form of spiritual direction which has influences from a variety of sources. My practice is first and foremost grounded in the Christian tradition with a particular focus on Celtic and Desert spirituality. These traditions include a wealth of practical spiritual advice which I use in conjunction with the practice of sacred listening … Continue reading Spiritual Direction →

Today is the first Sunday of the month when we share guest posts from people living and teaching the Contemplative and/or Celtic Christian way around the world. One of the beautiful things about the internet is that people doing amazing things in isolated parts of the world can learn from one another and grow together. … Continue reading Practice of the Presence: A Revolutionary Translation →

When one has decided to take their spirituality seriously, they typically come face to face with their own disorganization. One of the biggest hurdles in the religious life is finding the time and energy to implement all the wonderful things we are being called to. It is very easy for us to become so focused … Continue reading Creating a Rule of Life From the Author of the Cloud →

There is no single person who is associated with Celtic Christianity more than Patrick. He was not actually Irish, but rather British, though he left the comfort of his home and family so that he could live as a foreigner in a land which was cruel to him. At the age of sixteen he was … Continue reading St Patrick and the Pagans →

This week past I spent three days fasting in the forest with a big book of philosophy from Eriugena, a prayer list from our community, and a prayer rope. Last year, after my fast, I wrote an article about my experience which you can read HERE. This year, instead of telling you about my experience, … Continue reading Walking Gently: Some Tips for Praying in Nature →

Today is the first Sunday of the month when we share guest posts from people living and teaching the Contemplative and/or Celtic Christian way around the world. One of the beautiful things about the internet is that people doing amazing things in isolated parts of the world can learn from one another and grow together. … Continue reading The Meandering Path To My Truth →

The early Celtic Christians had a fascination with the similarities between the human being and the universe as a whole. The human being was understood as a microcosm, meaning a miniature cosmos. This idea stretches back to ancient Greece and is common throughout the ancient and medieval Christian world but the Celts gave it their … Continue reading The Cosmic Blueprint →

Wandering as a spiritual practice is an essential part of the Celtic spirit. When Brendan set out on his mystical sea voyage, he let the waves guide his little boat, trusting that he would get where he was going. The same faith in the journey which Brendan had guided the wandering monks who left behind … Continue reading Life is a Road: Teachings From the Wandering Celtic Monks →