Comments on: 366 Celt

By: Peggy

Peggy — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:10:55 +0000

I obtained a copy throught the ONE SPIRIT book club. I like the way you organized your topics into various Paths. I didn’t read it very comtemplatively. I just skipped around to the various topical paths to get an idea of your approach. I think you summarized a lot of information about the celtic traditions very nicely and this book would provide a good jump point to explore the field more in depth to those so inclined.

By: Darrell Grizzle

Darrell Grizzle — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:44:17 +0000

I’m so glad this book is back in print! I think it shows a great balance between the Pagan and Christian forms of Celtic spirituality.

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:04:55 +0000

Thanks for the list! I really appreciate you taking the time to list so many.

By: Carl McColman

Carl McColman — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:22:44 +0000

Thanks, Tom. You might enjoy reading my Letter for Mike — a letter I wrote last year on behalf of a conservative Christian friend who was giving this book to a young man she knew. She asked me if I could write a letter to him explaining my rather unique perspective as an ex-Pagan-but-Pagan-friendly Christian, and how that perspective might inform someone as they read this book. I think you’ll enjoy it.

As for prayer beads, just be careful while driving, they can lead to an altered state! I personally like the chotki — Eastern Orthodox prayer beads used when reciting the Jesus prayer. You can buy a chotki here.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:24:22 +0000

This sounds like one I should pick up, Carl. Thanks also for your help as I transition from Wicca to Christianity. Also, I’m looking for some daily devotions to nurture my “new” faith. I’m drawn to prayer beads, for one — I spend about two hours a day in the car, and they would be perfect for prayer while I’m driving.

By: Carl McColman

Carl McColman — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:02:03 +0000

Here are a few ideas: Padraigín Clancy, ed. • Celtic Threads: Exploring the Wisdom of Our Heritage Seán Ó Duinn, OSB • Where Three Streams Meet: Celtic Spirituality Ian Bradley • The Celtic Way Walter L. Brenneman, Jr. and Mary G. Brenneman • Crossing the Circle at the Holy Wells of Ireland Oliver Davies, tr. and ed. • Celtic Spirituality Mary Low • Celtic Christianity and Nature: Early Irish and Hebridean Traditions James P. Mackey • An Introduction to Celtic Christianity John Minahane • The Christian Druids: On the filid or philosopher-poets of Ireland Thomas O'Loughlin • Celtic Theology: Humanity, World and God in Early Irish Writings John J. Ó Ríordáin, CSSR • The Music of What Happens: Celtic Spirituality, A View from the Inside Edward Sellner • The Celtic Soul Friend: A Trusted Guide for Today Plus anything by John O'Donohue, esp. Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:26:50 +0000

Oddly, I just attended a talk on “Celtic Christianity” on Saturday in San Antonio. It made me want to read more about Celtic spirituality. I’ll look up your book. Do you recommend any others?