Wisdom from the celtic world cd audio by john odonohue, ph. Wisdom from the celtic world by john o donohue 19960501 on. He lectures and holds workshops in europe and america. Anam cara spiritual wisdom from the celtic world by john odonohue 9780553505924. John odonohue discusses ancient celtic wisdom, poetry, and blessings, covering such topics. His first and best known work is anam cara, published in 1997. Buy anam cara spiritual wisdom from the celtic world reprint by john odonohue isbn. He had his reading copy with him and showed it to me. A soul friend listens, understands, and is never judgmental. A mindful pause for the spiritual sojourner on the christened path to connect more deeply with great mystery through meaningful ritual, community ceremony, prayer and a realignment to nature.
Johns bestselling books anam cara, beauty, eternal echoes, and the beloved to bless the space between us, among many others, guide readers through the landscape of the irish imagination. As a member of a small group at the time that we called anam caras, which is a celtic word for soul friends, i expressed an interest in finding out more about this book. Wisdom from the celtic world audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. Anam cara marks treasury of celtic christian spirituality. Odonohue shares secrets from a world where the fates are not feared, and where gods passionate side is celebrated. I have been reading his writings and listening to his lyrical words for many years now. The response has always been a big thank you and a remark of wish i had this sooner. Book a anam book the free of john by fast wisdom celtic odonoghue, odonoghue, fast celtic wisdom cara. Join john odonohue for a journey to the island of saints and scholars where you will discover your own anam cara. On anam cara, irish poet and scholar john odonohue blends philosophy, instruction, and spiritual insight, taking you inside this remarkable spiritual synthesis. A book of celtic wisdom hardcover by odonohue, john very good anam cara. We are all on a journey or a pilgrimage, taking steps toward finding meaning for our lives. A book of celtic wisdom first paperback edition by john odonoghue isbn. A book of celtic wisdom and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
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John odonohue was a poet, philosopher, scholar, and native gaelic speaker from county clare, ireland. John odonohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the irish imagination. Discover the celtic circle of belonging john odonohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you. Anam cara spiritual wisdom from the celtic world by john o. After we talked for a while, he said he was reading a book entitled anam cara.
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Johns bestselling books anam cara, beauty, eternal echoes, and the beloved to bless the space between us. Anam cara is a phrase that refers to the celtic concept of the soul friend in religion and spirituality. I wanted to like this book more, but i just couldnt get into odonohues writing style. Following that time honored tradition, anam cara retreats offers both individuals and communities wisdom and companionship for the journey. John odonohue was an irish poet, priest and philosopher, a proponent of a specific kind of celtic spirituality which formed the lens through which his philosophy could be seen. Anam cara has made a wonderful gift for friends and family. A book of celtic wisdom by john odonohue 19970909 1 jan 1861. According to odonohue, the irish term anam cara lit. Discover the celtic circle of belonging john odonohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the irish imagination. In celtic cultures the role of the anam cara, or soul friend, was to offer encouragement and vision for the pilgrimage of life.
The phrase is an anglicization of the irish word anamchara, anam meaning soul and cara meaning friend. He tried way too hard to be poetic, and it just didnt work for me. So begins poet, priest and scholar odonohue as he examines the meanings and different phases of the. A book of celtic wisdom offers an exploration of the secret universe we all carry inside us, the connections we forge with the worlds of our friends and loved ones, and the products of our worlds reflected in the things we create outside of ourselves. He was awarded a phd in philosophical theology from the university of tubingen, with postdoctoral study of meister eckhart. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. In anam cara, gaelic for soul friend, the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of celtic wisdom provide such profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love, and death as. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Join john odonohue for a journey to the island of saints and scholars where you will discover your own anam carasoul friend. The ancient celts called this entity an anam cara, or soul friend a companion, counselor, and confidant all in one.
A book of celtic wisdom by john odonohue goodreads. Over the past three years, i have been working on discovering myself through selfhelp books, 12step programs, religious study, and personal introspection. In anam cara, gaelic for soul friend, the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of celtic wisdom provide such. This illuminating guide explains how to form a personal relationship with ones celtic angel and make that angel a source of protection, comfort, wisdom, and guidance.
I have all of john odonoghues books, but this is my favourite. Ancient wisdom for each day of the year from the celtic followers of christ the silver wheel. Our celtic inspired spiritual circles are offered as sweet repose at traditional times round the wheel of the year. Anam cara is the title of a 1997 bestseller on celtic spirituality, the first publication by irish author and thenpriest john odonohue.
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