[From the back cover] These are celebrations in every sense of the word - a devotional tribute in story, song and liturgy to the Celtic saints of Britain and Ireland. Here are eighteen of the greatest figures who preserved in their Islands the Christian heritage following the collapse on the continent of the Roman Empire and the triumph of the barbarians. The churches in Britain and Brittany in loose confederation formed a wall between the pagans and the Irish Church. The Irish Church was thereby enabled to preserve the riches of Christendom and then to join the beleaguered Britons to spread the Light once again throughout all of Europe.

The saints are presented as models of strength and wisdom to guide us in our lives as people of God. This book can, of course, be read alone in silence and thoughtful meditation. But the celebrations are equally suited to community gatherings and incorporate not only a commemoration of the saints, but also liturgies and services arranged according to the liturgical year.

Cover: Round Tower at Cashel, Tipperary, Bord Failte - Irish Tourist Board
 
 
 

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 The Celtic Cross........................September 14...............................Unity..........................3
 Saint Ita.....................................January 15...................................Quiet........................15
 Saint Maedoc.............................January 31...................................Friendship.................27
 Saint Brigid................................February 1...................................Love.........................37
 Saint David................................March 1.......................................Inspiration.................51
 Saint Nonna...............................March 3.......................................Tenacity....................61
 Saint Patrick..............................March 17......................................Forgiveness...............71
 Saint Beuno...............................April 21.........................................Healing.....................83
 Saint Brendan............................May 16.........................................Faith.........................95
 Saint Columba............................June 9..........................................Harmony.................105
 Saint Monenna...........................July 6............................................Humility...................115
 Saint Samson.............................July 28..........................................Mission....................125
 Saint Ninian..............................August 26.......................................Bravery....................135
 Saint Ciaran..............................September 9...................................Grace......................147
 Saint Cadoc..............................September 25.................................Sacrifice..................157
 Saint Ia.....................................October 27.....................................Persistence..............169
 Saint Hildutus............................November 6...................................Learning...................179
 Saint Dubricius..........................November 14.................................Light........................191
 Saint Samthann..........................December 18.................................Spirituality................201
 All Celtic Saints.........................November 1...................................Dedication................211