366 Celt

366 Celt

A Year and a Day of Celtic Wisdom and Lore

Carl McColman

ISBN: 9781571745798

Book (Paperback)

Hampton Roads Publishing Company

$15.95

5 1/4 x 6 3/4

384 pages

August 15, 2008

Drawing on myth, folklore, poetry, and the tales of Celtic gods and heroes, 366 Celt provides 366 daily meditations to show how anyone can explore the power of Celtic spirituality throughout the year. Topics covered include:

The magic of the Druids

Animals and plants of Celtic lore

Fairy stories and heroes of old

Sacred sites and ancient treasures

The holy days of the wheel of the year

McColman has a feel for the Celtic spirit and does a fine job of conveying the spiritual practice of hospitality, the bounties of nature, and the sacred nature of place. It is indeed a rare find for all who appreciate traditional Celtic wisdom.

Carl McColman lives near Atlanta, Georgia, where he is a member of the Lay Cistercians of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit—a contemplative community under the spiritual guidance of Trappist monks. He is the author of Answering the Contemplative Call and The Big Book of Christian Mysticism. Carl frequently leads workshops and retreats on contemplative spirituality at churches, seminaries, monasteries, and retreat centers. Visit his blog (www.patheos.com/blogs/carlmccolman) which is devoted to Christian and world mysticism. His writing has appeared on Huffington Post, Patheos, Beliefnet, and Contemplative Journal. Carl lives near Atlanta, Georgia. Photo credit: Z Jones