Celtic Devotional : Daily Prayers and Blessings

by MATTHEWS CAITLIN

• ISBN13: 9781592330430
• ISBN10: 1592330436
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Quayside Pub Group

Summary

Within every living person is a potential mystic with an innate response to the wonders of the universe. Celtic Devotional is a magical doorway through which you can create your own spiritual pathway in today's hectic world. A daily working book of morning and evening prayers, these sacred devotions guide you through each of the seasons -- with a bonus section that contains blessings for special occasions. Beautifully illustrated, and written by one of the most pre-eminent writers of Celtic wisdom, this enlightening and uplifting book will guide you to the path of Celtic spirituality. Celtic Devotional uncovers the Celtic spirit that has always been yours! Book jacket.

Author Biography

Caitlin Matthews is the author of 24 books, including the Celtic Book of Days and Singing the Soul Back Home. She is a respected authority on the Celtic spiritual tradition, which she teaches worldwide. She has an ecumenical ministry as a midwife of souls to all people of goodwill, working extensively among those who are seeking a viable means of spiritual expression. She lives in Oxford with her husband and son where she has a shamanic and ritual practice.

Table of Contents

Opening the Soul-Shrine	p. 6
How to Use this Book	p. 14
Samhain: Winter Stillness (November-January)	p. 21
Daily Morning and Evening Practice	p. 26
Solar Questions for Samhain	p. 40
Lunar Meditations for Samhain	p. 42
Imbolc: Spring Awakening (February-April)	p. 45
Daily Morning and Evening Practice	p. 50
Solar Questions for Imbolc	p. 64
Lunar Meditations for Imbolc	p. 66
Beltane: Summer Flowering (May-July)	p. 69
Daily Morning and Evening Practice	p. 74
Solar Questions for Beltane	p. 88
Lunar Meditations for Beltane	p. 90
Lughnasadh: Autumn Harvest (August-October)	p. 93
Daily Morning and Evening Practice	p. 98
Solar Questions for Lughnasadh	p. 112
Lunar Meditations for Lughnasadh	p. 114
Perpetual Moon Calendar	p. 116
The House of Life	p. 121
Ceremony for Fortification, Protection, and Inspiration	p. 136
The Path to Meditation	p. 140
Walking Between the Worlds Meditation	p. 141
Soul Motivations	p. 142
Self-Clarification	p. 143
People to Remember	p. 144
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