St Martin of Tours had a profound influence on the Celts. The story of his life was included in The Book of Armagh, a beautiful illuminated manuscript currently held in the library of Trinity College Dublin. Both Patrick and Ninian spent time learning at Marmoûtiers, the monastery started by Martin. St Columba made a pilgrimage … Continue reading Martin of Tours: Inspiration to the Celts →

 I would like to share with you a guest post from my friend Richard Lewis. Rich is a teacher of centering prayer and a spiritual director. We have written on each other's websites quite often. Check out one of his posts on the nature of silence, Silence is Not Empty: It is Filled With God. … Continue reading Centering Prayer: A Personal and Unique Journey →

The story of Merlin speaks to my condition profoundly. He is one of the most relatable of the Celtic saints, at least for me. Perhaps that's because he walks that fine line between Christian prophet and wilderness sage. Perhaps it's because he didn't fit into regular society, or because he was appalled by war and … Continue reading Merlin: Devotee of the Forest →

There is a genre of Irish literature known as Immram which are tales of adventures into the wild ocean usually in search of a mystical paradise said to be west of the setting sun. This literary genre includes both pagan and Christian stories. One of the most famous of the pagan tales is The Voyage … Continue reading Immram as Spiritual Practice →

Lauren Daigle has been a great influence in my life. Her music touches my heart and lifts me out of darkness. Her song Trust in You has been particularly meaningful for me. I have a tendency to lose hope. I have a million brilliant plans and they never turn out exactly the way I envision they … Continue reading Lauren Daigle: A Modern Day Psalmist →

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 I was a Christian once →

The Celts are well known for many things, but poetry is perhaps the most consistent and quintessentially Celtic literary form. The great bards of days long past served many roles in Celtic culture. They were much more than entertainers. The bards were keepers of wisdom and history. They were also considered to have spiritual powers … Continue reading Taliesin on Being Everything →

St Basil the Great is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in Christian monasticism. His writings are absolutely brilliant and timeless. As one of the Cappadocian Fathers, he is most famous for his contributions in establishing the importance of the Holy Spirit and the doctrine of the Trinity, but today I … Continue reading How Our Hearts Are Works of Art →

In the Celtic tradition there is an understanding that our own virtue, and indeed our very existence, are flowing forth from an infinite well of life and goodness which exists in all things and is the source of all things. This well is referred to as 'the hidden recesses of nature' or 'the hidden wealth … Continue reading The Hidden Recesses of Nature →

Today I would like to share with you a guest post from Michael Petrow. Michael is a student of Origen, a spiritual director, and a scholar of early Christian mysticism and depth psychology. He currently lives in New Mexico where he works with The Center for Action and Contemplation as well as The Guild for … Continue reading Let Your Cell Teach You →