Celtic Daily Prayer: Prayers and Readings from the Northumbria Community

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For this reason it is short, and can be prayed in the time it takes to boil a kettle, especially if committed to memory.

Saint’s Day February 1st: Brigid (450-523)Eight years before the death of Patrick (see March 17th), a girl was born to a pagan Irish chieftain and a Christian slave woman from the land of the Picts. We are greatly encouraged that so many people find help and inspiration from our published resources and we want to enable as many people as possible to make use of them.A friend of mine suggested that I get this book to help with my daily quiet time, because I was struggling to find something to hang my routine on without becoming stale. A short set of liturgy with picturesque language ("Christ as a light, Christ as a shield" for example)followed by readings designated for each day of the year, both from Scripture and poems or thoughts from medieval religious figures (such as Aidan or Cuthbert or the like), then a time of intercessions that are open to your own materials or impromptu prayer, closing with blessings. Thoughts, prayers and readings for every day of the year, both morning and evening, with Celtic themes and inspiration, from the Northumbria Community.

Others find it a welcome opportunity to withdraw from the tensions and busyness of the day to spend some time quiet and alone with God, putting the day’s work into a different perspective.In this wonderful tradition, people gather together (if possible) morning, noon and evening to pray through a a collection of prayers, Scriptures and meditations. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. One of the best contemporary prayer books available" - RICHARD FOSTER "A useful resource book for groups of Christians who wish to pray together regularly.