The Spirituality of the Celtic Saints   Richard J. Woods A fascinating exploration of the Celtic saints and the relevance of their spiritual message today.
May 256pp. Index 5-3/8 x 8-1/4 ISBN 1-57075-316-4 Paper $16.00

• Cuthbert
  

• David
  
• Dymphna
  
• Enda
  
• Finnian
  
  • Gall
    
  • Hilda
    
  • Ita
    
  • Malachy
    
  • Margaret
    
    
  • many more from the Golden Age of Celtic Christianity up to modern times.

Ireland has long been known as the Isle of Saints and Scholars. It was they, in Thomas Cahill’s estimation, who “saved civilization” during the Dark Ages. But who were these holy men and women, and what is their spiritual message? Even more significantly, what is their message for contemporary readers? Ranging beyond Ireland to include Scotland, Wales, and parts of the European continent, Richard Woods retrieves the spirituality of the saints and scholars who made the Celtic lands a lamp of learning and holiness. Among the themes that emerge are a concern for social justice, the status of women in Celtic life and spirituality, the importance of art, literature, and music, and a concern for the value of the natural environment.

Saints include:

Aidan Brendan Brigid Columbanus Columcile

Also of interest Celtic Christianity A Sacred Tradition, A Vision of Hope Timothy Joyce ISBN 1-57075-176-5 paper $14.00

 

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