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Psalter of the Birds is a collection of historical poetry and other texts from Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. The poems have been arranged in such a way that they can be used for reading and for chanting. Music and instructions for chanting are included. Psalter of the Birds also includes an introduction to the Celtic understanding of bird song as the sacred music of the angels as well as three chapters discussing the Triple Way of the Christian mystics and how it applies to the art of poetry. It is a practical book designed to be used by contemplatives and bards alike.
We now know that, during those early days of Christian formation, there were many writings Jesus communities used which weren’t included in the Bible as we have it today. Among these, the Gospel of Thomas stands out. As a sayings gospel, it doesn’t have all the extra stories added. It’s just a collection of aphorisms, or sayings, that Jesus taught. (Although there appears to be a natural continuity and flow to them as well.)
Golly! If only there was a translation that does what “The Message” did for the Bible-saying it in a way that makes sense for today…Well today is you lucky day, because Thom’s Gospel is just that! And more…!
The Prayer of Saint Brendan
The Prayer of Saint Brendan is a lengthy medieval liturgy for personal devotion. The translation was done by Gilbert Márkus, a faculty member in the department of Celtic and Gaelic at the University of Glasgow. The introduction and liturgical instructions are written by Justin Coutts. It is currently only available as a free pdf.
Inner Peace
Coming Soon
By Justin Coutts
Inner Peace is a multifaceted book, providing a theological framework for Christian prayer and monastic practice. Drawing from the deep wellspring of medieval Celtic spirituality, with a particular emphasis on Eriugena and the lives of the saints, it branches out from there to incorporate the wisdom of the earlier desert monks and the later English mystics. It also incorporates insights from modern Cognitive Science and Internal Family Systems, bringing them into dialogue with the practices of ascetic teachers like Evagrius and Pelagius. Expected to be released in 2025.