Holy Wells and Thin Places: Exploring Celtic Spirituality
With Carl McColman
May 17 - 19, 2019
The Celts, the early Christian saints and sages of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic lands, are renowned for their poetry, myths and legends, and their hauntingly beautiful music. But they were also people of a vibrant and deep Christian spirituality, rooted in a deep love of nature and anchored in a joyful sense of Divine Presence.
On this silent retreat, we will celebrate the stories of the Celts and explore their prayers and practices — including the distinctively Celtic approach to contemplative prayer — that brings their ancient wisdom to our lives today.
This retreat is being co-sponsored with Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center.
About the Leader
Carl McColman
Carl McColman writes about the spiritual life. He is the author of many books on Celtic spirituality, Christian mysticism, and contemplative prayer, including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism (2010) and An Invitation to Celtic Wisdom (2018). Carl's work is characterized by an optimistic, expansive understanding of spirituality, rooted in Christianity while embracing the wisdom of the world's contemplative […]
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