In the words of Jesus we are called to "be perfect as our Heavenly father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). This has been a real sticking point for many people and it is one of those things Jesus says which the general Christian public has decided to cast aside as not being practical. He must not … Continue reading Christian Perfection →

In the early church there were many sacred books and stories. Their idea of scripture was more robust and diverse than the bible we have today. As the bible began to be canonized (which means it was agreed upon and nothing new could be added) there were many popular and profound texts which didn't make … Continue reading The Power of Women →

I believe that the world needs the wisdom of the Celtic Christian tradition. The church, with all its denominations and expressions throughout the centuries, has lost its way. The "traditional" way the gospel has been taught for the last few centuries isn't working for people anymore. We are starting to wake up to the fact … Continue reading Sharing Celtic Christianity With the World →

One of my favourite stories of the Celtic saints is that of Brendan the Navigator. The story is part of a literary genre known as immram. This summer I spent some time fasting in the wilderness and I rooted my little time of ritual and prayer in the concept of immram, and in the story … Continue reading Brendan the Navigator →

Brigid of Kildare was a saint and founder of monasteries in Ireland. Along with Patrick and Columba she is said to be one of the three patron saints of Ireland. Her legacy and impact on Irish and Scottish Christianity are profound. Her legends are likely the amalgamation of a medieval abbess and a pagan goddess … Continue reading Brigid of Kildare: Anamchara and Miracle Worker →

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 Eco Divina: The Splendor of a Tree →

Today I would like to share with you a guest post from my good friend Stephen Anthony. Br. Stephen is a Celtic Christian living in the USA. He writes somewhere in the liminal space between poetry and prose and always has something insightful to say. He is a member of our community and has a … Continue reading The Song of the Wineskins →

Humility is arguably the foundation upon which everything else in the Christian life rests. It is the beginning and end of wisdom, the highest virtue and yet the lowest status. Without humility no other virtue can be said to be true. If we are charitable but do so for our own ego then we are … Continue reading Perfect and Imperfect Humility →

We don't like to talk about death much in our modern culture. We want everything to be positive and light and happy. We pretend that death is not happening. We like to keep it a private and almost shameful sort of thing. Our elderly are kept out of sight as they make their transitions and … Continue reading Death and Dying in the Celtic Tradition →

I recently shared an article about an old Irish poem written by a scribe long ago. In it the scribe understands himself by comparing what he does to his cat. By relating his own work as a scribe to his cat's work of catching mice, he explores the human condition and coveys a real sense … Continue reading To a Mouse: Learning From the Animals →