Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality
by J. Philip Newell
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Author: J. Philip NewellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-01-01
ISBN: 0809137593
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Paulist Pr
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Book Reviews of Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality
Book Review: God's Heartbeat Can Be Heard in the Whole of Life and at the Heart of Our Own Lives, If We Will Only Listen.
Summary: 5 Stars
I begin my review and comments on this book by quoting its last sentence: "If the Church's symbols and rituals pointed more clearly to the world as God's dwelling-place, we might then more fully rediscover that God's heartbeat can be heard in the whole of life and at the heart of our own lives, if we will only listen." No matter how one views God, I think that this idea - that God's dwelling-place is in the world - is one of the cornerstones of Celtic spirituality.
I personally found this concept both thought provoking and inspiring. Too often I think in the rush of the modern world that we forget to take time to stop and listen to the voice of God. God is not in some far off place, but is to be found in the still, small things around us on a daily basis.
The idea of God being close at hand is one that if reflected in Celtic spirituality from at least the forth century and continues even into today. In "Listening For The Heartbeat Of God" we read of:
* Pelagius
* Eriugena
* Camina Gadelica (The Songs and Prayers of the Gaels)
* George MacDonald
* George MacLeod
* St. John & St. Peter
In Celtic prayers we see the goodness or creation and an oneness with the earth, sky and sea. It comes as no surprise that the people of the Western Isles have a strong awareness and attachment to nature and the elements, for their livelihood is tied to these elements.
We also see Celtic spirituality being something that is a part of the people themselves; prayers sung or chanted during the people's daily routines. This spirituality goes beyond the four walls of the Church and is seen in the daily life of the people.
It is my belief that it is this closeness to nature and the belief that God's dwelling-place is in the world that gives Celtic spirituality its unique flavor. This is more than just a people who live close to the land and the sea. It is a knowledge of God that comes through and interaction with the universe. It is a belief that the natural world is infinitely deep and that the hand of God is seen in all things.
Quoting again from the book, we read (pp.94): "The stream of Celtic spirituality, from Pelagius in the fourth century to George MacLeod in the twentieth is characterized by the expectation of finding God within, of hearing the living voice of God speaking from the very heart of life, within creation and within ourselves." This mystical tradition stems from the Gospel of St. John, and while perhaps found in other expressions of our faith, I believe is most beautifully presented in Celtic spirituality. It is in this Celtic spirituality that we can see the light of God in all things to be glimpsed like the first rays of the morning sun, the shining of moonlight on a summer's evening, and in the heart of the Celtic people in their devotion to God.
It is my belief that this is an essential element of faith and communion with God. If we wish to find God we only need to listen for his heartbeat in the world around us!
An Outstanding Book ... Highly Recommended!
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