The autumnal equinox has wheeled around once again. Every year I am reminded how this season has become my favourite season. Historically lacking the consumerist trappings of… Read more “Celebrating Mabon: A Season of Thanksgiving”
Category: celtic christianity
Those We Meet on the Road
Roads are thin spaces. I often romanticize thin spaces — their defiance of clear boundaries and their endless possibilities. They represent a reality of spiritual realms that… Read more “Those We Meet on the Road”
Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality
The Celts believed there was another dividing line that all people could straddle, if only they stretched themselves out a bit. And that’s the divide between the… Read more “Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality”
Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc
In the Northern Hemisphere, February 01 is Imbolc or the Feast of St.Brigid/Brigid’s Day. Imbolc, in the Celtic calendar, marks the beginning of spring (which, I understand,… Read more “Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc”
Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday
Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex, Today I turn 40 years old. To you, that sounds ancient I know. But trust me, once you turn 40 it won’t… Read more “Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday”
A Bardesy Blessing
I was able to spend some time on Bardsey Island/Ynys Enlli on the tip of the Llyn Peninsula, Wales. Known as the Island of 20,000 Saints, it… Read more “A Bardesy Blessing”
Ancient Steps, Thin Spaces, New Life
I walked a portion of the North Wales Coastal Pilgrimage Trail today — Aber Falls. . An old area of Britain, with ruins littering the landscape. Some… Read more “Ancient Steps, Thin Spaces, New Life”
The Loss of Light and The Coming of Fire
As you read this, I’m trekking about the ancient lands of northeast Wales. I’ve arrived just in time to celebrate Lammas or Lughnasad on August 01.… Read more “The Loss of Light and The Coming of Fire”
Changed for the Healing of the World
I have a bad habit (one among many). Whenever there is conflict, I need to run. Any disturbance in the Force is a reason to flee —… Read more “Changed for the Healing of the World”
Going to Wales!
For those of you who don’t know, I’m headed off to Wales, UK, in just two short weeks. Ever since I was a child, I’ve wanted… Read more “Going to Wales!”
Reluctant Mysticism 