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\nTo all saints, i.e. anyone who is within the Body of Christ …<\/p>\n

For many decades now, Celtic Spirituality has been a hot topic, latterly also in my life.<\/p>\n

How grateful I am that I was brought into contact with this ancient<\/strong> but holistic<\/strong> faith tradition through ministries like the Iona Community<\/a>, the Northumbria Community<\/a> and Abbey of the Arts<\/a>. The themes and prayers of the ancients and those who seek to follow in their footsteps continue to inform my spirituality and my ministry.<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n\n

Celtic Christianity: a brief introduction<\/h3>\n

from 2000 Years of Prayer<\/a><\/em> compiled by Michael Counsell, p. 71<\/p>\n

“For many centuries the Celtic race occupied and ruled most of Western Europe. Their religion seems to have included a recognition of sacredness in many places, in the events of nature and of daily life, and this continued when they converted to Christianity. Many of their prayers and songs have been passed on by word of mouth and only written down in the [19th] century. Anglo-Saxon invaders drove them into the Celtic fringe of Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, but heroic Celtic missionaries spread the Christian faith, among them St David in Wales, St Patrick in Ireland, St Ninian among the Picts and St Columba from Ireland to the Scots in Scotland, whence it was taken into northern England. The monasteries became great centres of learning, and distinctive artistic styles emerged in carved crosses and illuminated manuscripts. The practical nature of Celtic Christianity led to Pelagius, a British or Irish Celt of the fourth or fifth century (whose Gaelic name was probably Morgan), being branded a heretic by St Augustine. Yet Celtic Christianity has enjoyed a revival in the twentieth century.”<\/p>\n

Key features<\/h3>\n

A blog post on third-space.org.uk<\/a> features this helpful list:<\/p>\n

1.  Monasticism \/ Living in community
\n2.  Sacramental principle
\n3.  Creation affirming
\n4.  Contemplation and mission
\n5.  Understanding of time
\n6.  Hospitality
\n7.  Spiritual warfare
\n8.  Trinitarian belief
\n9.  Love of learning
\n 
\nCheck out the blog post<\/a> to explore these characteristics in more detail.<\/p>\n

Spiritual warfare<\/em>: also see the post on encircling prayer<\/a>.
\nTrinitarian belief<\/em>: also see 3 Prayers to the Sacred Trinity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Let us pray<\/h3>\n

In closing, here are 3 Celtic or Celtic-inspired prayers with references to our theme of the month, “Light”:<\/p>\n

Canticle<\/h4>\n

Christ, as a light
\nillumine and guide me.
\nChrist, as a shield
\novershadow me.
\nChrist under me;
\nChrist over me;
\nChrist beside me
\non my left and my right.
\nThis day be within and without me,
\nlowly and meek, yet all-powerful.
\nBe in the heart of each to whom I speak;
\nin the mouth of each who speaks unto me.
\nThis day be within and without me,
\nlowly and meek, yet all-powerful.
\nChrist as a light;
\nChrist as a shield;
\nChrist beside me
\non my left and my right.<\/p>\n

from Northumbria Community<\/a> Morning Prayer<\/p>\n

God of the saints, hear us<\/h4>\n

That we may remember always those who have gone before us,
\nGod of the saints, hear us<\/strong>.
\nThat we may be inspired by the noble works of old,
\nGod of the saints, hear us<\/strong>.
\nThat we may seek to follow the example of the saints,
\nGod of the saints, hear us<\/strong>.
\nThat the church may stand for truth and justice,
\nGod of the saints, hear us<\/strong>.
\nThat we may be unafraid to proclaim the gospel,
\nGod of the saints, hear us<\/strong>.
\nThat we may lead others to worship you,
\nGod of the saints, hear us<\/strong>.
\nThat we may bring your light to dark places,
\nGod of the saints, hear us<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

from The Rhythm of Life<\/a>: Celtic Daily Prayer<\/em> by David Adam, p. 134<\/p>\n

A blessing<\/h4>\n

The Father of many resting places grant you rest;
\nThe Christ who stilled the storm grant you calm;
\nThe Spirit who fills all things grant you peace.
\nGod’s light be your light,
\nGod’s love be your love,
\nGod’s way be your way.
\nAnd the blessing of God almighty,
\nFather, Son and Holy Spirit,
\nrest upon you and remain with you always.
\nAmen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

from The Open Gate<\/a>: Celtic Prayers for Growing Spiritually<\/em>
\nby David Adam, p.112
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