This introduction to Celtic Christian spirituality presents the primary texts from the Celtic Christian tradition. The facing-page commentary explores how faithful Christians and spiritual seekers use the writings of this lively tradition as ways of embodying and living the gospel.

Celtic Christians were acutely aware of the divine life of God in every aspect of the material world. Rediscovering their original prayers and poems, their liturgies and their theological texts give present day Christians a new sense of faith that is confident and alive to a God of mercy, healing and infinite creativity.

In Mary C. Earle’s introduction to Celtic Christian spirituality texts from the Celtic Christian tradition and selections from the writings of Pelagius, Eriugena and St Patrick are presented as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland.