Tag Archives: Irish

St. Ita and the Three Stones – Direction and a New Name

The past eight days I have been joining Abbey of the Arts on a Nine Day Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage of Ireland. One of the Saints I have learned a bit more about is St. Ita. She was said to have … Continue reading

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The Role of Irish Keeners

This afternoon I had the wonderful opportunity to learn a bit about the practice keening from an Irish woman named Mary McLaughlin. It was though a Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage I am taking through Abbey of the Arts. Keening is done … Continue reading

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The Eternal Light Within – Welcome, Holy Spirit

The morning I was greeted by this inspiring prayer written by Christine Sine on her Godspace blog. I decided I wanted to use it as my morning prayer this week. Because the prayer included the word “wonder” (my yearly word … Continue reading

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A Circle Prayer Blessing

This morning a friend of mine, Kristen Olson-Vincent from Prayerworks Studio, posted a photo of her new prayer wall. It inspired me to add more to my own. I made this graphic that I plan to frame (not sure how … Continue reading

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Swaddled in the Womb – Photography as Prayer

The other day I took this picture as I noticed the fresh blanket of white snow was really not all white.  The shadows from the tree were casting an array of blues and grays.  On the left is the photo … Continue reading

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Making A St. Brigid’s Cross: What to Welcome In and What to Throw Out

After I found the wheat yesterday, I put it all in a bin of water to soak.  I feel like there is this little theme of “re-visiting” that is reappearing as I begin journeying through there first days of Lent.  … Continue reading

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Irish Celtic Rosary with Shamrocks and St. Patrick Center

I have always bee fascinated with the legend of how St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach the ancient Irish about the Trinity–Three in One.  Lately, I have felt drawn to learn more about Celtic Christianity.  There is even something … Continue reading

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Irish Penal Cross Symbols and Meanings

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76469180/irish-penal-era-rosary As I was working on this new rosary today, I was reminded that I have wanted to research and write about the symbols and their meanings found on the Irish Penal Crucifix.  For a few years, I have been … Continue reading

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Two New Irish Penal Era Rosaries Just Listed

A Bit of History on the Irish Penal Rosary also called the ‘An Paidrin Beag’ or ‘Little Rosary’ The Irish Penal Chaplet was developed during the Penal Era in Ireland, which dates from about 1540-1731. At that time, the Church of … Continue reading

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