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Celtic threads : Exploring the wisdom of our heritage.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Republic of Ireland Veritas Publications 2000Description: x, [221] p. 210 x 146mm, paperbackISBN:
  • 1853904996
  • 9781853904998
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 941.7 CLA
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 941.7 CLA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available R03459AKRCC

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Ireland in the late twentieth century is seeing a new turning towards matters Celtic, including a marked interest in Celtic spirituality. This book is a collection of essays on that subject. Drawing from the pre-Christian and Christian Celtic story, the collection moves through the wonders and the darknesses of the Celtic tradition. It asks: Is Celtic spirituality soul food or junk food? How can it be of value today? Why is the archetype of war predominant in the Irish psyche? What about the quality of mercy? How can Celtic spirituality contribute to the process for peace?Contributors explore the lives of the early Irish saints; why was the practice of exile/pilgrimage of such importance to them? Who is Colm Cille? What about Brigit why is there a return to her-story? How can the legacy of Celetic prayer, song, and folk tradition enrich our liturgy and worship? What can modern Irish society re-learn through the typically Celtic values of hospitality and respect for the divine immanent in creation? What projects are happening nowadays in places of ancient sanctity such as Glendalough and Kildare? Drawing from both the pre-Christian and Christian Celtic heritage, this collection of essays by noted Irish theologians, folklorists and scholars examines the wonder and darkness of the Celtic tradition. It assesses the impact and popularity of Celtic spirituality and then demonstrates the values of Celtic spirituality for today. Contributors explore Celtic prayer, song, and folk traditions. They also explain the impact of key people, places and events on the life and psyche of todays Irish people.

IRELAND AT THE DAWN OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM IS SEEING A NEW TURNING TOWARDS MATTERS CERLTIC,INCLUDING A MARKED INTEREST IN CELTIC SPIRTUALITY. THIS BOOK IS A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS ON THAT SUBJECT.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction (p. vii)
  • The Uncreated Conscience of Our Race (p. 1)
  • Celtic Spirituality: A Holy Embrace of Spirit and Nature (p. 13)
  • Colm Cille: 'A Man for All Seasons' (p. 25)
  • Brigit: Muire na nGael (Mary of the Gael) The Eternal Feminine in the Celtic Tradition (p. 33)
  • The Bible, The Desert and The Celtic Tradition (p. 51)
  • The Cult of the Dead in Early Irish (Celtic) Spirituality (p. 63)
  • Celtic Prayer (p. 71)
  • Celtic Myths in Healing Process: A Journey (with Cu Chulainn) to the Warrior of Heart (p. 81)
  • Celtic Resources for A Peace Process (p. 93)
  • Creative Worship in the Celtic Tradition (p. 105)
  • Digging for Sound in the Celtic Tradition (p. 119)
  • The Blackbird and the Bell: Reflections on the Celtic Tradition (p. 131)
  • Glendalough: A Valley of Dreams (p. 149)
  • Kildare Today: Continuing the Brigidine Tradition (p. 161)
  • Celtic Holiness and Modern Eco-Warriors (p. 171)
  • The Siol Retreat: A Celtic Celebration in an Ignatian Setting (p. 179)
  • Contributors (p. 193)
  • Notes (p. 201)
  • Select Resource List on Celtic Spirituality (p. 211)

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