We arise today
in the wisdom of the One
who brought to birth the giant plains,
the water and the first beings.
We arise today
in the brightness of the One
who created the blazing sun,
the shining stars and the twinkle in our eyes.
We arise today
in the mercy of the One
who gave us dreams
and memories and hearts.
Amen
PILGRIMAGE
We are not a travel agent and cannot respond to the many requests to advise people on how to organise a pilgrimage. Each one is unique. Careful thought needs to be given to the spiritual purpose, needs and budgets of pilgrims. Do not rush from place to place. Time to linger, wander and be is as important as cramming in one more site.
Here we aim to gradually build up information about sites, routes, reources, agencies. Please send information to brenda.grace@aidanandhilda.org.uk
BOOKS
Finding the Waymarks: A Pilgrim's Journal for Modern Times by Susan Copeland (Heartsong Press Santa Barbara 2012) Available from Amazon.
a prayer...
books
His Complete Celtic Prayers -
£29.99 + P&P
The Cowshed Revolution
£12.99 + P&P
#Holy Spirit, as the water in the stream makes its journey to the sea, so may we flow with You until our lives become complete.
Holy Flame, alighting on each person in the shape of their soul, burn out what is not true, and let the glory shine through.
Divine breeze, cooling and quiet, gentle our hearts until we catch your still, small voice.
Divine Wind, rushing and mighty, even if you sweep me off my feet, now I will trust you and no longer cling to set ways.
#HolySpirit tongue of flame
With love and wisdom burning bright
Alight on me before it's night.
Spirit blazing, tongue of flame
With love and wisdom burning bright
Alight on me before it's night.
Spirit leaping, fount of life
Whose timeless source is never dry
Flow into me ‘ere down I lie
Spirit of God, fire us up with the boldness of noble deeds.
God of sea and land, impart to us, as you did to St. Brendan, an adventurous spirit as pioneers and pilgrims of the faith of Christ.
Make us fertile ground, ready to receive the gifts you wish to shower upon us.
