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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > Ancient Celtic religion
Leading spiritual teacher John Philip Newell reveals how Celtic
spirituality, listening to the sacred around us and inside of us,
can help to heal the earth, overcome our conflicts and reconnect
with ourselves. Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul offers a new spiritual
foundation for our lives, once centered on encouragement,guidance
and hope for creating a better world. Sharing the long hidden
tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based
spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and
deepen our spiritual connection with God, with each other and with
the earth. Newell introduces some of Celtic Christianity's leading
practitioners, both saints and pioneers of faith, whose timeless
wisdom is more necessary than ever, including: Pelagius, who shows
us how to look beyond sin to affirm our sacredness as part of all
God's creation and courageously stands up for our principles in the
face of oppression. Brigid of Kildare, who illuminates the
interrelationship of all things and reminds us of the power of the
sacred feminine to overcome those seeking to control us. John Muir,
who encourages us to see the holiness and beauty of wilderness and
what we must do to protect these gifts. Teilhard de Chardin, who
inspires us to see how science, faith, and our future tell one
universal story that beings with sacredness.
Ritual Journeys with Great British Goddesses answers the question,
who is the great British goddess? It provides thirteen rituals for
development and growth, one for each of the thirteen different
great British goddesses who were worshipped by our British
ancestors. The goddesses are described in both historical and
mythological terms, with rituals, meditations, and poems to help
readers form a relationship with the goddess. The rituals are
linked to the modern months of the year and the Celtic fire
festivals, solstices, and equinoxes. The rituals can be followed
word for word or used as the starting point for personal creative
rituals. Suggestions for creating unique rituals and how to do so
with focus and in a safe environment are given. Enjoy a year of
discovery with the great British goddess and explore the Celtic
heritage of the British Isles. Susie Fox writes poetry, songs, and
music in the British folk tradition; teaches music, Reiki, and
Seichem; and is involved in two local pagan groups. She follows a
Celtic-British path of paganism, focusing on healing.
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