
Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World (Paperback)
John O'Donohue (author)Published: 01/04/1999
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 schollar 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 wher you will disocer your own anam cara, your true 'soul friend'.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9780553505924
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 199 g
Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 17 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
John 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 prayer * The Times *
Words of wisdom... a heady mixture of myth, poetry, philosophy... profound and moving * Independent *
This book is a phenomenon in itself... a book to read and reread forever, its style of varied narration responds to our times * Irish Times *
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