In the past few years pilgrimage-going to ancient holy sites in search of God-has become increasingly popular for people seeking to deepen their relationship with the Holy. Sister Cintra Pemberton seeks to enrich the experiences of today's pilgrims by helping them draw on the history of pilgrimage itself, as well as by suggesting particularly rich sites to visit. Part One of Soulfaring explores the history of pilgrimage, beginning in Celtic times, and moving through the early Christian period, the Middle Ages, and even the revival of pilgrimage today. Part Two explores fifteen sites in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Each of the descriptions of the various sites includes not only suggestions of what may be seen there, but the author's personal meditations on the experience of the Holy in each place.
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"...fascinating reading, even if your pilgrimage is just an armchair one." -- The Dallas Morning News
"Soulfaring is an easy read, a wonderful exploration of holy sites for which many of us long." -- The Living Church, March 5, 2000
... a guide that is thus both spiritual and down to earth! -- Esther de Waal, author of Every Earthly Blessing: Rediscovering the Celtic Tradition and The Celtic Way of Prayer, the Recovery of the Religious Imagination
... fascinating reading, even if your pilgrimage is just an armchair one. -- Linda Crosson, reviewing for The Dallas Morning News
... highly ecumenical and pastoral, creative and profoundly contemplative... An excellent guide! -- Edward Sellner, professor of pastoral theology and spirituality, College of St. Catherine and author of Soul-Making: the Telling of a Spiritual Journey and Wisdom of the Celtic Saints
Cintra, in this delightful and insightful book, helps us to understand and appreciate this ritual of pilgrimage... -- Timothy Joyce, OSB, Glastonbury Abbey, author of Celtic Christianity: A Sacred Tradition, A Vision of Hope
Sister Cintra is a first class guide... a mine of information... She makes us her companions. -- Herbert O'Driscoll, author of A Doorway in Time: Memoir of a Celtic Spiritual Journey and The Leap of theDeer: Memoirs of a Celtic Childhood
"Soulfaring is an easy read, a wonderful exploration of holy sites for which many of us long." -- The Living Church, March 5, 2000
... a guide that is thus both spiritual and down to earth! -- Esther de Waal, author of Every Earthly Blessing: Rediscovering the Celtic Tradition and The Celtic Way of Prayer, the Recovery of the Religious Imagination
... fascinating reading, even if your pilgrimage is just an armchair one. -- Linda Crosson, reviewing for The Dallas Morning News
... highly ecumenical and pastoral, creative and profoundly contemplative... An excellent guide! -- Edward Sellner, professor of pastoral theology and spirituality, College of St. Catherine and author of Soul-Making: the Telling of a Spiritual Journey and Wisdom of the Celtic Saints
Cintra, in this delightful and insightful book, helps us to understand and appreciate this ritual of pilgrimage... -- Timothy Joyce, OSB, Glastonbury Abbey, author of Celtic Christianity: A Sacred Tradition, A Vision of Hope
Sister Cintra is a first class guide... a mine of information... She makes us her companions. -- Herbert O'Driscoll, author of A Doorway in Time: Memoir of a Celtic Spiritual Journey and The Leap of theDeer: Memoirs of a Celtic Childhood
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Cintra Pemberton leads Christians on pilgrimages in Celtic Countries, taking them on a spiritual journey as well as a physical one. In her lovely book she explores what makes a true pilgrimage, both the spirit of participants and the physical elements that guide us to spiritual places, like the fog, wells, stones, and many other natural elements that stir spiritual experiences. Cintra also recounts her visits to many well-known and virutally unknown Christian places in Ireland, England, Scotland... It is delightful!When I went to Ireland I took the book with me and it was a great blessing, inspiring me to tune into the spiritual nature of the places I was able to visit, and helping me to shift from "seeing the sights" to savoring the presence of God. I have bought other copies for other friends who are interested in Celtic spirituality or are planning a visit to one of the Celtic countries.
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THE SPIRITUALITY OF the early church in Ireland and parts of Britain is often described as Celtic, and there is much interest in it today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Middle Ages, Croagh Patrick, Communion of Saints, Skellig Michael, Mount Brandon, Bardsey Island, Book of Kells, North Wales, Roman Catholic, Winefride's Well, Celtic Christianity, Clynnog Fawr, Dingle Peninsula, David's Cathedral, Holy Land, Colmcille's House, County Mayo, Lough Derg, Ramsey Island, Unfinished Cross, Bishop's Palace, Candida Casa, Church of Ireland, County Kerry, Dark Ages New!
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THE SPIRITUALITY OF the early church in Ireland and parts of Britain is often described as Celtic, and there is much interest in it today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pilgrimage walk, pilgrimage today, pilgrimage groups, pilgrimage experience, medieval pilgrims Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle Ages, Croagh Patrick, Communion of Saints, Skellig Michael, Mount Brandon, Bardsey Island, Book of Kells, North Wales, Roman Catholic, Winefride's Well, Celtic Christianity, Clynnog Fawr, Dingle Peninsula, David's Cathedral, Holy Land, Colmcille's House, County Mayo, Lough Derg, Ramsey Island, Unfinished Cross, Bishop's Palace, Candida Casa, Church of Ireland, County Kerry, Dark Ages New!
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