Exploring Celtic Spirituality

Description
Having first emerged from Europe's heartlands, the Celts retreated under the Roman Empire to its Western fringes, and from the fifth to the twelfth centuries the early Church flourished in Gaul, Britain and Ireland, leaving us an important legacy from which to learn and draw fresh inspirations.

Today there is a growing interest in the witness and teaching of the Celtic Church, and Ray Simpson offers us a rich overview of a spirituality now re-emerging from the mists of time. Each chapter describes a feature of the Celtic Church, its worship, rhythm of prayer, sense of community, healing, hospitality and missionary spirit, and challenges us to learn from saints such as Cuthbert, Columba, Aiden, Hilda and Patrick its lessons, principles and way of being renewed in Christ. Ray Simpson's valuable resource includes a comprehensive study notes section and the many prayers and responses woven into the text lend it a very practical emphasis. This new, revised edition incorporates an inspirational study guide with exercises, follow-up suggestions, Bible Study and questions for discussions intended for individuals and groups alike.

Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction to First Edition
Celtic Christianity at a Glance

Part One: Roots for a Culture Change
1 The Call of Aidan Today
2 Culture Change

Part Two: Lindisfarne Landmarks

Introduction
1 John and the Eastern Connection
2 Communities of Faith
3 People on the Move for God
4 Contemplative Prayer
5 Rhythm in Work and Worship
6 Holy Places: Healed Land
7 Hospitality
8 Real Men, Women and Families
9 A Cherished Creation
10 The Cross in Creation
11 A World of Sacrament
12 The Eternal Struggle
13 The Encircling Three
14 The Wild Goose
15 Signs and Wonders
16 The Prophetic Spirit
17 Healing
18 A Church Without Walls
19 Compassion for the Poor
20 Vocations for All
21 One Church
22 'Go-with-the-flow' Evangelism
23 Healing of the Nations
24 Angels
25 Triumphant Dying

Notes
Part Three: Study Guide for Groups or Individuals