Saints of Ireland: Ciaran of Clonmacnoise
The Irish Saint Ciaran is remembered as the founder of Clonmacnoise, one of the greatest monasteries in Ireland. He is also numbered among the…
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Experiencing Ireland’s Sacred Places: Clonmacnoise
“In a quiet water’d land…stands Saint Kieran’s city fair; And the warriors of Erin in their famous generations Slumber there.” Along the banks of…
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Experiencing Ireland’s Sacred Places: Glendalough, Walking the Valley of Two Lakes
They say the scenery of Glendalough is most beautiful on two occasions: when the sun shines, and when the mist falls. I cannot attest…
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Heartbreak in Northwest China, a Place I Called Home
The land I called home for many years is facing a dire situation. My husband and I taught English in Northwest China beginning in…
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Experiencing Ireland’s Sacred Places: Hill of Tara, Soul of Ireland
Among Ireland’s plethora of national landmarks, the Hill of Tara holds a place of singular importance in the island’s mythological and historical past, earning…
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Experiencing Ireland’s Sacred Places: Glendalough
Glendalough, Ireland Glendalough (translated “Land of Two Lakes”) in County Wicklow, Ireland is situated in such a naturally beautiful location that the country has protected…
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Saints of Ireland: Columba Beckons a Deeper Journey
June 9th is the Feast Day of Saint Columba. Columba – or Colmcille as he is known in Ireland – was a 6th-century monk…
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Peregrinatio: Pilgrimage Celtic Style
‘Peregrinatio’ is a Latin term used by St. Augustine Of Hippo urging Christians of the 4th and 5th centuries to adopt a life of peregrinatio in…
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Ramadan: The Perfect Time to Meet Your Muslim Neighbors
We are in the midst of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. It is the 9th month in the Muslim Lunar calendar. This…
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Springtime Promises – by Linda “Peaches” Tavani
As I await the early signs of spring this year, I have many things to do and renew. Some of you may need a…
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Holy Week: The Journey to Easter
While long winter nights ease into light-filled days and green shoots poke through crusty snow, the Lenten fast draws toward its final week known…
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Saints of Ireland: The Real Patrick
Origins of St. Patrick’s Day As early as the 9th or 10th century, the Irish observed March 17th as a religious holiday honoring Ireland’s…
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