Ever Ancient Ever New: Celtic Spirituality in the Twenty-First Century

by Dolores T. Whelan

The Celtic spiritual and wisdom tradition is, paradoxically, very ancient and very new. It is a way of perceiving reality and a way of being in the world. The wisdom of this tradition is re-emerging, at this time, from centuries of marginalization. Much of the wisdom held within this tradition has similarities with that found in other primal cultures. The wisdom of the Celtic tradition will speak in a particular way to those having roots or links, however tentative, with the Celtic soul or consciousness. This book emphasises the need for modern humans to inhabit those dimensions of reality that once created the world of the Celtic people. These realms which still exist in our psyches, but have been marginalised over the centuries. The focus of the book is the reclamation of specific gifts from our ancestry in the Celtic past that might serve humanity today.

Genres: Spirituality

133 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Shannon Morrison]

was given this by someone and started to just kinda flick through it and I finished it in one sitting

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough but concise explanation of Celtic Spirituality, including Celtic Christianity, the reverence towards the natural world inherent in it, and how such a philosophy is crucial just now. Scholarly enough for my taste (includes notes and bibliography) but without pomposity. Not an all-too-typical New Agey "we're making this up as we go along" treatise. I highly recommend this for people who are looking for a lively and relevant introduction to Celtic Spirituality, which is non-dualistic, earth-affirming, and matri-focal.

[Deirdre · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some non-fiction books about celtic spirituality that give my eyebrows too much exercise, but this one resonated a fair bit with me. It's closer to pagan than christian in many aspects and probably reflects some of the pre-twentieth century Irish christianity a lot. It's written in a way that's hostile to neither belief system but encourages exploration and inward development. This one is going on my wishlist.

[Lori Koppelman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Succinct little read that was just what I wanted on Celtic spirituality. Will attempt to bring the eight seasons into mind along with ritual.

[Patricia Hallahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource and insights into Celtic Spirituality. Tools for understanding and taking action to appreciate and restore right relationship with our mother earth.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Very inspirational.