Celtic Christianity (A very brief overview)

[AislinnS]

Christianity was a flourishing religion in the British Isles by the time the Roman Empire pulled out around 410 A.D., official ties with the Church in Rome would not establish again until 597 when a Roman Bishop set up a cathedral in Canterbury England and yet another 70 years before most Celtic Christians would recognize the Roman authority.

During those 200-250 years Celtic Christianity thrived as a unique and independent form of the Christian religion.
Celtic Christianity, as preserved in the writings and art of the period, was deeply mystical, nature loving and optimistic. The emphasis was not on "sin" or "judgment" but on Divine love and the beauty of creation.

Mysticism:

Early Celtic Christian mysticism can be defined as experiencing the direct presence of God.
Mystical Christianity celebrates the closeness of God's love and the literal presence of His spirit, instead of worrying about God's wrath or judgment.

Love of Nature:

Celtic Christian poetry is filled with nature imagery. Many of the stories about the old Celtic Monks tell of their connection to the natural world and how animals would come to pray with them.
Going into nature and meditating on it's beauty and all creations of God can aide in experiencing the direct presence of God and with you all of nature will worship Him.

 

[Mama_McD]

May. 4, 2009 at 11:11 AM

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