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Celtic Lent: 40 days of devotions to Easter
This inspirational book takes the reader through the 40 days of Lent to the celebration of Easter through the eyes and beliefs of Celtic Christianity. Drawing on primary sources of pastoral letters, monastic rules and the theological teaching of the Celtic church, the author presents a different perspective on the cross of Christ and draws us to see our own life journeys with a new and transforming vision.
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145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2018
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April 15, 2025
This is a wonderful guide and a very worthwhile purchase! It has an entry for each day starting Ash Wednesday and ending Easter Sunday.
It is based in Celtic Christianity. Each entry has a general reading, a contemplation, Bible reading, and prayer. Good questions and some room to write thoughts in the book.
It is based in Celtic Christianity. Each entry has a general reading, a contemplation, Bible reading, and prayer. Good questions and some room to write thoughts in the book.
April 12, 2020
This is not my usual 'brand' of Christianity but the book was a gift from my Chaplain (thank you Caroline!). With all the Churches closed this has been a really strange Lent and Easter and it has been so nice to have this book as a constant touchstone during the 40 days.
I did not know a lot about Celtic Christianity before this Lent so I have learned a lot along the way. Each day you are given a short sermon/talk about an aspect of Celtic Christianity, a reading, a contemplation and a prayer. Some weeks are dedicated to looking at one area in great detail or various poems or songs from the traditions.
I have enjoyed my journey through Lent with the help of this book and it has done an amazing job of keeping me grounded and on the right path through these strange times we find ourselves in.
Happy Easter.
I did not know a lot about Celtic Christianity before this Lent so I have learned a lot along the way. Each day you are given a short sermon/talk about an aspect of Celtic Christianity, a reading, a contemplation and a prayer. Some weeks are dedicated to looking at one area in great detail or various poems or songs from the traditions.
I have enjoyed my journey through Lent with the help of this book and it has done an amazing job of keeping me grounded and on the right path through these strange times we find ourselves in.
Happy Easter.
April 21, 2019
This is the best devotional book, of any kind, I’ve ever read. History, poetry, music, prayer, scripture, theology, and legend all rolled together for an inspiring as well as entertaining read. I will use this as reference all the rest of the year.
April 15, 2022
This is such an amazing book to study through Lent. I was introduced to this book through a friend who had just finished reading Celtic Saints and was about to start this during Lent. I was fair ignorant about the Celtic traditions and worship so I have come to this book fresh.
Celtic Lent does two things: it introduces the reader to the Celtic traditions (where it came from, what inspired it, who were some of the main influencers, how it came to the UK, different examples of worship - its poetry; it’s celebration of Holy Communion and an introduction to The Dean of the Rood) it also helpfully enable the reader to reflect and pause during the season of Lent.
During my daily studies I found that it did help me understand some of the Celtic traditions and I found these to be interesting and something which I want to peruse further. Some of there theology is quite interesting and has helped shift my thinking and understanding of the gospel. Page 100 reflects upon how the Celtic community understood sin. “ evil was rather like an occupying army. The people yearn for liberation, but are bound by the forces of evil. Redemption, therefore, can be understood in terms of a setting free, a releasing of what we essentially are.” It goes on to write: “ this idea that we, all the souls of every human being, are like a community living in peace, but that has been occupied by an invading army (what sin has done) means that the work of the cross is a driving out of the sin which occupies our inner being, restoring us back to what we were originally – living in peace within ourselves in good relationship with our Maker”. This is something I wish to think further upon.
Overall, get this book. It well worth using if you are looking for some daily structured Christian meditation during Lent. You won’t be disappointed.
Celtic Lent does two things: it introduces the reader to the Celtic traditions (where it came from, what inspired it, who were some of the main influencers, how it came to the UK, different examples of worship - its poetry; it’s celebration of Holy Communion and an introduction to The Dean of the Rood) it also helpfully enable the reader to reflect and pause during the season of Lent.
During my daily studies I found that it did help me understand some of the Celtic traditions and I found these to be interesting and something which I want to peruse further. Some of there theology is quite interesting and has helped shift my thinking and understanding of the gospel. Page 100 reflects upon how the Celtic community understood sin. “ evil was rather like an occupying army. The people yearn for liberation, but are bound by the forces of evil. Redemption, therefore, can be understood in terms of a setting free, a releasing of what we essentially are.” It goes on to write: “ this idea that we, all the souls of every human being, are like a community living in peace, but that has been occupied by an invading army (what sin has done) means that the work of the cross is a driving out of the sin which occupies our inner being, restoring us back to what we were originally – living in peace within ourselves in good relationship with our Maker”. This is something I wish to think further upon.
Overall, get this book. It well worth using if you are looking for some daily structured Christian meditation during Lent. You won’t be disappointed.
April 11, 2020
I have used this book as my daily devotional guide over Lent and found it very helpful.
For a while I hesitated purchasing it but I have now no regrets. I found it informative, encouraging & thought provoking. I am interested in the Celtic form of Spirituality & living in West Wales has given me plenty of scope to exercise this interest.
Perhaps it has arisen due to me living in Waest Wales.
For a while I hesitated purchasing it but I have now no regrets. I found it informative, encouraging & thought provoking. I am interested in the Celtic form of Spirituality & living in West Wales has given me plenty of scope to exercise this interest.
Perhaps it has arisen due to me living in Waest Wales.
April 3, 2021
40 days of learning
I didn't enjoy this as much as the Advent devotionals, as it felt somewhat more repetitive, but I still feel I learned a lot about Celtic Christianity and about Good on the journey.
I didn't enjoy this as much as the Advent devotionals, as it felt somewhat more repetitive, but I still feel I learned a lot about Celtic Christianity and about Good on the journey.
April 10, 2023
I love all of David Cole's books on Celtic Christianity. They provide some fresh insight and a different perspective.
January 31, 2024
A very interesting history, Celtic culture, perspectives on our observance and practice of Lent
April 21, 2025
Great book. That is not the author David Cole's picture on the page though. Not sure how to change it.
April 11, 2020
A devotional read for each day of Lent delving into Celtic Christian belief. A wonderful Lenten resource.
April 5, 2021
Chosen Devotion
I found this book to be well written and informative.
David Cole is a good author. He gives many references to further your study.
I found this book to be well written and informative.
David Cole is a good author. He gives many references to further your study.
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