Monthly Archives: November 2022

The Annunciation and The Visitation–Joyful Mysteries

In the last couple years I have added a couple pieces to my Willow Tree Nativity. One of these is considered part of the nativity set, while the others are not. The angel that is called The Angel of Life … Continue reading

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Preparing Our Vessels and the 40 Days of Celtic Advent

Preparing for the preparation? As Advent is a time of preparation, I guess that is kind of what I am doing today. Some of you might say that it is not Advent yet, but in the Celtic tradition, Advent starts … Continue reading

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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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