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Andrew Jones
Discuss Catholic books. Soft Cover
0-7648-0846-X
7"  (17.7 cm) x 4 1/4"  (10.7 cm) x 0 25/37"  (1.71 cm)
Liguori
2002
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Andrew Jones

Whether planning a pilgrimage to England, Ireland, and Wales or enjoying a spiritual journey without leaving home, readers of Every Pilgrim's Guide to Celtic Britain and Ireland will find a wealth of information on the shrines, churches, saints, and holy places of the Celtic tradition. The pilgrim of whatever persuasion is introduced to the distinctive air of these speical places whose vibrant holiness and spiritual beauty can inspire modern-day Christians to renew the link between this ancient spirituality and their own lives of faith.

This book first introduces the concept of pilgrimate in both the Celtic and modern tradition, gives a brief historical framework, and then looks at destinations in Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Information is provided on more than 35 locations such as St. Winifrede's  Well, Saint Brynach's High Cross, Saint Hilda's Whitby Abbey, Saint Augustine's Canterbury, Saint Kevin's Glendalough, and Saint Brigid's Kildare.

Each destination contains a brief historical outline of the church or abbey, with references to artifacts of note and its links to Celtic traditions. Also included is information on the saints associated with each spot, some practical notes on directions, facilities, phone numbers, opening times, and, finally, a devotion or meditation that evokes the spirituality of each place.

Includes a 16-page full-color photo insert as well as line drawings and maps.

   

St. Brigid of Ireland

St. Brigid of Ireland Feast Day:
Roman Rite Calendar - 02/01
Tridentine Calendar - 02/01


Patron Of: Babies, Blacksmiths, Boatmen, Cattle, Childern Whose Parents Aren't Married, Dairy Workers, Fugitives, Ireland, Mariners, Midwives, Newborn Babies, Nuns, Poets, Poultry Farmers, Sailors, Scholars, Travelers

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    Daughter of Dubtach, pagan Scottish king of Leinster, and Brocca, a Christian Pictish slave who had been baptized by Saint Patrick. Just before Brigid's birth, her mother was sold to a Druid landowner. Brigid remained with her mother till she was old enough to serve her legal owner Dubtach, her father.

    She grew up marked by her high spirits and tender heart, and as a child, she heard Saint Patrick preach, which she never forgot. She could not bear to see anyone hungry or cold, and to help them, often gave away things that were Dubtach's. When Dubtach protested, she replied that "Christ dwelt in every creature". Dubtach tried to sell her to the King of Leinster, and while they bargained, she gave a treasured sword of her father's to a leper. Dubtach was about to strike her when Brigid explained she had given the sword to God through the leper, because of its great value. The King, a Christian, forbade Dubtach to strike her, saying "Her merit before God is greater than ours". Dubtach solved this domestic problem by giving Brigid her freedom.

    Brigid's aged mother was in charge of her master's dairy. Brigid took charge ,and often gave away the produce. But the dairy prospered under her (hence her patronage of milk maids, dairy workers, cattle, etc.), and the Druid freed Brigid's mother.

    Brigid returned to her father, who arranged a marriage for her with a young bard. Bride refused, and to keep her virginity, went to Bishop Mel, a pupil of Saint Patrick's, and took her first vows. Legend says that she prayed that her beauty be taken from her so no one would seek her hand in marriage; her prayer was granted, and she regained her beauty only after making her vows. Another tale says that when Saint Patrick heard her final vows, he mistakenly used the form for ordaining priests. When told of it he replied, "So be it, my son, she is destined for great things."

    Her first convent started with seven nuns. At the invitation of bishops, she started convents all over Ireland. She was a great traveler, especially considering the conditions of the time, which led to her patronage of travelers, sailors, etc. Brigid invented the double monastery, the monastery of Kildare that she ran on the Liffey river being for both monks and nuns. Saint Conleth became its first bishop; this connection and the installation of a bell that lasted over 1000 years apparently led to her patronage of blacksmiths and those in related fields.

Born
    453 at Faughart, County Louth, Ireland

Died
    1 February 523 at Kildare, Ireland of natural causes; buried in Downpatrick, Ireland with Saint Patrick and Saint Columba; head removed to Jesuit church in Lisbon, Portugal

Canonized
    Pre-Congregation Daughter of Dubtach, pagan Scottish king of Leinster, and Brocca, a Christian Pictish slave who had been baptized by Saint Patrick. Just before Brigid's birth, her mother was sold to a Druid landowner. Brigid remained with her mother till she was old enough to serve her legal owner Dubtach, her father.



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