Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings Annotated & Explained
The forgotten truths of Celtic Christianity provide a portal into a spiritual way of experiencing the world.
The Celtic Christians beheld the world around them and perceived the divine life of God as upholding every aspect of the material universe. Their prayers and poems, their liturgies and theological interpretations give Christians a sense of faith that is confident in a merciful and infinitely creative, healing God.
In this introduction to Celtic Christian spirituality, Mary Earle presents primary texts from the Celtic Christian tradition—selections from the works of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland. These essential writings direct humanity to read the "book of creation" as well as the Bible, and call us to remember that “matter matters.” Earle's engaging facing-page commentary explores how faithful Christians and spiritual seekers can take inspiration from this lively tradition’s ways of embodying and living the gospel. Topics include:
- Creation
- Daily life and work
- Incarnation
- Pilgrimage
- Blessing
- Social justice
- Prayer
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Book details
- Author
- Mary Earle
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Religion › Christianity
Religion › Theology - Topics
- Celtic Christianity · prayer and poetry · theology · pilgrimage · creation · blessing · annotated primary texts
- ISBN-13
- 9781594733024 (Paperback)9781683360070 (Hardcover)
About the author
MARY C. EARLE is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and retreat leader with over twenty years of experience introducing the writings of Julian of Norwich in seminary classes, retreats, and conferences. Her books include Julian of Norwich: Selections from Revelations of Divine Love—Annotated & Explained, The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness, and Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings—Annotated and Explained.
Earle is also the coauthor of Holy Companions: Spiritual Practices from the Celtic Saints and Praying with the Celtic Saints, and has written four additional books on the spirituality of living with illness.
When she’s not writing, Earle leads retreats and speaks at conferences on topics including Celtic Christian spirituality, the Desert Mothers, and sabbath rest. This work as a retreat leader and spiritual director flows directly into all of her writing.