When St Patrick came to Ireland in the 5th century AD,he encountered the Celtic people and a flourishing spiritual tradition that had already existed for thousands of years. He also discovered that where the Christians worshipped one God,the Celts had many and found divinity all around them: in the rivers,hills,sea and sky. The ancient Celtic reverence for the spirit in all things survives today - a vibrant legacy of mystical wisdom that is unique in the Western world.Now,in this exquisite book,Irish poet and scholar John O'Donohue shares with us the secrets of this ancient world. Using authentic Irish prayers and blessings,he reveals the treasures that lie hidden within your own soul and the'secret divinity'in your relationships. As he traces the cycles of life and nature,he draws from the holy waters of Ireland's spiritual heritage to lead you to a place where your heart can be healed and nourished. It is a place where you will discover your own anam cara,your true'soul friend'.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780553505924Number of pages: 288Weight: 199 gDimensions: 198 x 127 x 17 mm
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A rare synthesis of philosophy,poetry and spirituality... a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read itJohn O'Donohue is a man of the soul. His scholarly meditation on the continuing relevance of Ireland's spiritual heritage has become a publishing phenomenon... This poetic meditation has become a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic... A lyrical prayerWords of wisdom... a heady mixture of myth,poetry,philosophy... profound and movingThis book is a phenomenon in itself... a book to read and reread forever,its style of varied narration responds to our times
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