In this conversation, Christine and Tom Sine discuss their passion for Celtic spirituality and its impact on their lives. They share their personal experiences with the Celtic tradition, including visits to Holy Island and Iona, and their love for the presence of God in all aspects of life. They highlight the importance of hospitality, community, and living lightly on the earth, as well as the challenges they faced in building a Celtic-style retreat site. They emphasize the need for a more radical and whole-life faith that transcends cultural boundaries and engages with the protection and celebration of the natural world.

Takeaways

• Celtic spirituality is characterized by an intense sense of the presence of God in all aspects of life.
• Hospitality is a central aspect of Celtic spirituality, seen as opening a door to the kingdom and welcoming Jesus into their midst.
• The Celtic tradition emphasizes community living and a new way of relating to one another, rooted in a commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Living lightly on the earth and caring for the natural world is an important aspect of Celtic spirituality.
• A more radical and whole-life faith is needed, one that transcends cultural boundaries and engages with the protection and celebration of the natural world.

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You can e-mail Tom Sine at gmail; his address is twsine

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