Praying with Celtic Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and Poets by June Skinner Sawyers

Praying with Celtic Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and Poets by June Skinner Sawyers

The ancient Celtic tradition has taken the modern world by storm. Over the past decade seekers have collected all things Celtic_books, art, music, toys, clothing. But how much of it is authentic or lasting? In this highly distinctive book, June Sawyers has culled from a diverse pool of sources to offer readers a weekly dose of Celtic wisdom and witness. Beyond the famous trio of Patrick, Brigid, and Brendan, contemporary seekers will find kindred souls in famous and not-so-famous saints, prophets, martyrs, and poets who make up the fabric of the Celtic tradition. This book features short entries describing the lives, temptations, insights, and struggles of Celtic saints but also Celtic prophets, martyrs, and poets. Arranged weekly by either feast day, birth date, date of death, or alphabetically, each selection is preceded by a quotation from or about the saint, prophet, martyr, or poet and concludes with a thought to ponder. When appropriate, each entry is accompanied by a descriptive listing of significant sacred sites, museums, or other important landmarks. From Patrick and Columba to Seamus Heaney and William Butler Yeats, this is a timeless and timely, practical and wise book. Use it as your spiritual guide throughout the year.

June Skinner Sawyers is a freelance editor and writer with a special interest in Celtic culture and spirituality. A former religion editor, she is the author of numerous books.

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ISBN 13	9781580510943
ISBN 10	1580510949
Title	Praying with Celtic Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and Poets
Author	June Skinner Sawyers
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield
Year published	2001-05-01
Number of pages	215
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