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16
May
The Celtic California Adventure Begins!

This week I am honored to have Liz Babbs staying with me as she begins her Celtic California Adventure. Liz is the author of Celtic Treasure and many other books–Celtic oriented and otherwise. Having her camp out in my guest room provides the perfect opportunity for me to pick her brain about all things related to Celtic Christianity. (If you hang around this blog long enough, you’ll discover that Celtic Christianity is one of my hot topics.)

Liz lives across the pond in Nottingham, England and has traveled to our green hills to share her internationally acclaimed Bible Alive presentation with us on Thursday evening and some of her Celtic Treasure wisdom at our Ceilidh on Friday night. Then she heads over to Fresno to engage the valley folks with more of the same over the weekend. You can catch all the details on our Celtic California website.

If you are new to Celtic Christianity, my post on Exploring the Paths of Celtic Christianity provides an introduction to one of the most important segments of Christian history. The Celtic saints of old have helped shape and mold my spiritual journey and continue to impact my walk with Jesus. “A saint is one who exaggerates what the world neglects,” said G. K. Chesterton. In her book, Celtic Treasure, Liz shares this prayer in the spirit of St. Aidan (died AD 651):

Leave me alone with God as much as may be.

As the tide draws the waters close in upon the shore,

Make me an island, set apart,

alone with you, God, holy to you.

Then with the turning of the tide

prepare me to carry your presence to the busy world beyond,

the world that rushes in on me

till the waters come again and fold me back to you.

If you live on the Central Coast of California or in the Central Valley, we’d love to have you join Liz at Father’s House in Atascadero this Thursday and Friday evenings, or meet us in Fresno at the Neighborhood Thrift Store Lounge on Saturday and at University Vineyard Church on Sunday. Her books will be available at all events. Event times, maps, and details are available here.

In Him together, Susan Gaddis

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27
Apr
Learning Trust from Columba’s Celtic Prayer

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Restful trust in God’s plans, purposes, and guidance is not always easy. Life doesn’t always turn out the way we expect, and circumstances can change with little warning. Learning to trust holds challenges not anticipated when the path before us seems clear. It is during the tough times that trust in God takes on substance.

Ancient stories tell of Columba being exiled from Ireland after a battle fought on his behalf where many were killed. Vowing to win numerous lives for Christ, he sailed for Scotland in 563 and settled on the small island of Iona. There he founded a movement that would give birth to the evangelism of Europe. The following is one of his prayers.

Alone with none but Thee, my God,

I journeyed on my way:

What need I fear, when Thou art near

O King of night and day?

More safe am I within Thy hand

Than if a host did round me stand.

The child of God can fear no ill,

His chosen dread no foe:

We leave our fate to Thee, and wait

Thy bidding when to go.

‘Tis not from chance our comfort springs,

Thou art our trust, O King of kings.

-Columba

Where are you in your trust of God? What has caused you to grow the most in this aspect of your journey with Jesus?

In Him together, Susan Gaddis

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16
Mar
A Celtic Family Blessing

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Praying a daily blessing is one of the best ways to encourage your family before school and work begin the day. This was our family tradition for years with our children, and we found that gathering together for a short morning prayer bonded us closer together.

One of my favorite Celtic blessings is taken from the Morning Office in Celtic Daily Prayer by the Northumbria Community. It’s a simple blessing for family and friends and one I’ve used at the close of our Father’s House women’s gatherings. I’ve pulled this one out of my prayer journal when my children have gone on journeys or friends have moved away. Perhaps you’ll find it to be one you want to pray as you gather your family together before the start of each day.

May the Peace of the Lord Christ Go With You

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you,

Wherever He may send you.

May He guide you through the wilderness,

Protect you through the storm.

May He bring you home rejoicing

At the wonders He has shown you.

May He bring you home rejoicing

Once again into our doors.

Do you have a blessing you pray over your family each day? I’d love to hear about it.

In Him together, Susan Gaddis

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07
Jun
Celtic Graduation Blessing

My youngest son graduates from high school tonight. His five brothers and sisters have made their way out into the wider world, and I’m sure this one will too. This beautiful Celtic blessing is my prayer for James. I hope you enjoy it, and pass it on to those you know who are celebrating a significant event in their lives.

 If you received this post via an RSS feeder or by email and cannot see the video, please stop by the Holy in the Daily blog to view it. It will make your day, I promise.

In Him together, Susan

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