C.S. Lewis (1898-1963)
Following is an excerpt from Chapter 15 of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis) — “Deeper Magic From Before the Dawn of Time.” (after the White Witch has killed Aslan on the Stone Table)The girls (Susan and Lucy) cleared away the remains of the gnawed ropes. Aslan looked more like himself without th

Hospitality
A Familiar StrangerI saw a stranger today.I put food for him in the eating-placeAnd drink in the drinking-placeAnd music in the listening-place.In the Holy name of the TrinityHe blessed myself and my family.And the lark said in

Celtic Advent Begins
a short liturgy to be prayed each evening of Advent up until the 17th of DecemberCan be accompanied by the lighting of an advent candle.

Hilda of Whitby and the development of Celtic Monasticism
Hilda's original convent is not known, except that it was on the north bank of the River Wear in North East England on a tract of land given to her by Adian. Here, with a few companions, she learned the traditions of Celtic monasticism, which Adia

Advent (2)
The Liturgical year begins with advent. Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” Advent the tme when God breaks in on us.This is the season we celebrate the birth of Jesus and His first Advent 2000 years ago, as well as expect of is second Advent.   This is meant to be not only a season of refreshment and renewal but also of reflection and refocusing, as we anticipate the birth