"Celtic Christians knew that God was not remote from their day to day lives. God was all around them, in the landscape of nature, in the regular rhythms of a natural life, in the rising and setting of the sun, in the cycle of the seasons, in work of all people. Everything was sacred."
Welcome to your tasters for March.
Psalm 19 reminds us, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." This month you are invited to explore some of the riches of the Celtic traditions of prayer.
So, time to begin.
Doing - Get stuck in
In this section you can download simple, clear instructions on how to get started:
Watching - Learning from others
We've asked people to try out some of practices to share their experiences of how they have helped them to connect with God in new ways:
Gigi, a member of Hazelnut Community Farm, invites us to sit with her in the garden as she looks around and allows what she sees to inspire her in a prayer of thankfulness for the goodness of God.
Pilgrimage
How to pray using a labyrinth.
Going Deeper - take a 'Walk in two worlds':
Start the month reflecting on the holiness of creation, exploring what it means to be aware of God in daily life. Explore how the natural rhythms of life can shape our spiritual rhythms:
A month of Celtic Spirituality
Further resources and links
Find out about the Athelstan Pilgrim Way in North Wiltshire
Emmaus House in Whitchurch offers a variety of spaces and resources for retreats, including an emphasis on Creation Care and an opportunity to walk a Labyrinth
The Diocese of Clifton has resources on caring for our common home - Laudato Si
Learn how the use of Labyrinth is catching on even in the secular world as a way to find meaning:
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