Celtic Treasure: Daily Scriptures and Prayer

by John Philip Newell, J. Philip Newell

A daily prayer book that invites participation by all ages, Celtic Treasure will enable families to draw regularly from the great riches of Scripture and Celtic Christianity. It can also serve as a refreshing resource for individual or small-group prayer. In language that is striking for its simplicity and beauty, Philip Newell provides a retelling of a Scripture passage and original prayers inspired by the Celtic tradition for each day of the week. Over the course of seven weeks, these daily readings cover the whole arc of Scripture from the stories of creation and Israel through the life of Jesus and the New Testament letters. Exquisitely illustrated throughout with images from the ancient Book of Kells and with children’s vibrant interpretations of Celtic art, Newell’s Celtic Treasure will lead families, small groups, and individuals from the noise and busyness of everyday life into the mystery and wonder of the God who has created us and loves us.

Genres: Prayer, Spirituality, Christian, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2005

About the author

JOHN PHILIP NEWELL is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and popular speaker and the widely read author of several books, including Listening for the Heartbeat of God and A New Harmony. The former Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is the founder of The School of Earth and Soul (A Celtic Initiative of Study, Spiritual Practice and Compassionate Action) and teaches regularly in California, New England, Virginia, Colorado, New Mexico, and Canada as well as leading international pilgrimages to Iona.

Reviews

[Pat Loughery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely written by Newell. The unique part of this prayer book: It was written intentionally to be used by a family with children, so the language is more approachable than many other prayer books, and other Celtic prayer books.

That said... it doesn't quite sparkle for me (much like most of Newell's stuff, it's good, but doesn't grab me by the shoulders and demand my attention as does, say, John O'Donohue).

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not finished as this is a daily scripture and prayer book.
However, It is one of the most satisfying and spiritual daily
message I have read. Just wanted to share that with all of
you.

[Ruth Showalter]

Just what I need! Got it from a free book table at Laurelville music leaders retreat.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illuminations are beautiful, and the prayers are pure and faithful. Each week has a different theme, although the opening and closing salutations are always the same. The middle contains a paraphrased Bible passage, and opportunity for reflection, and a prayer in response to the Bible passage.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are now reading these prayers as our dinner graces. The prayers are based on the 7 days of creation, and quite beautiful. It is like a Celtic Christian shabbat service, if that doesn't sound too obnoxious.

[Kellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is our women's bible study's current book and we're really enjoying it. Has beautifully worded prayers and scripture.

[Jules · Rating 3 out of 5]

This makes for great daily devotional.

[Katie Vanbeek · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to have handy. Beautiful collection of prayers and blessings.

[Beth Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

A treasure among my Celtic books!!!