Praying With Celtic Holy Women

by Meehan, Bridget Mary; Oliver, Regina Madonna

• ISBN13: 9780764809293
• ISBN10: 0764809296
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Liguori Pubns

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Part I Healing Wells: Springs of Celtic Spirituality	1	(20)
The Celtic Soul	3	(8)
Celtic Holy Women: Our Sacred Guides and Companions	11	(6)
A Celtic Spiritual Adventure	17	(4)
Part II Celtic Holy Women of Ireland	21	(102)
Saint Brigit of Kildare: A Reflection of God's Mercy	23	(16)
Saint Ita of Killeedy: Foster Mother of the Saints of Ireland	39	(12)
Saint Monenna of Killeevy: Intercessor for Peace	51	(10)
Saint Cannera of Bantry Bay: Patron of Celtic Persistence	61	(10)
Saint Gobnait of Ballyvourney: God-Seeker and Pursuer of Justice	71	(12)
Saint Dymphna of Achill Island: Survivor & Healer	83	(14)
Saint Samthann of Clonbroney: Wise Soul Friend	97	(10)
Mary of Nazareth: Our Blessed Mother	107	(16)
Part III Pioneer Saints of Wales	123	(60)
Saint Non: Icon of Holy Birthing	125	(12)
Saint Melangell: Patron of Ecology and Holistic Healing	137	(12)
Saint Winefride: Restored to Life	149	(16)
Saint Tegla: Promoter of Wellness and Balance	165	(10)
Saint Dwynwen: Patroness of Lovers and Relationships	175	(8)
Part IV Early Missionary Saints of Cornwall and Other Celtic Saints	183	(58)
Saint Hilda of Whitby: Mentor and Teacher	185	(10)
Saint Ia: Missionary to Cornwall and Bearer of God News	195	(10)
Other Saints of the Celtic Tradition	205	(36)
Saint Innywee: Healer of Warts	205	(1)
Saint Gwen Teirbron: Patroness of Nursing Mothers	206	(1)
Saint Helen Luyddog: Patroness of Travelers	207	(1)
Saint Tannoch: Patroness of Survivors of Violent Crimes	207	(1)
Saint Tydfil: A Herbal Healer	208	(1)
Saint Caitigern: Monastic Founder	209	(2)
Appendices
Appendix 1: Annotated Bibliography	211	(14)
Appendix 2: Additional Resources for Celtic Sacred Journeys	225	(10)
Appendix 3: Recipes	235	(2)
Appendix 4: A Circle Dance	237	(4)
Appendix 5: Weaving the Brigit Cross	241