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Christian Prayer and Liturgy Resources

prayer and liturgy from faith and worship

Christian Prayer within worship is a conversation, but sometimes the words dry up when we start talking to the creator of the universe! At times like this it can be useful to dip into prayers that others have written, as they can often inspire us and open our minds to new ways of praising and worshipping our God.

Early Christian prayers show how connected the Celtic church was to the God who created this world, and it's good to remind ourselves of the rich Christian heritage of prayer and worship that we are now stewards of.

It's great to get feedback from users of the site, and hear from folk as far apart as Alaska, through the US, UK and Australia and New Zealand who have made use of the resources. There's a real interest in not only exploring our spiritual heritage but also in the creative use of prayer.

This is a collection of new Celtic inspired prayers and liturgy written in the beauty of the Welsh Countryside for private and public use, together with a selection of worship resources and suggested books on prayer.

The early Christian saints understood that God was with them as they milked a cow, sowed a field, weeded, ploughed or harvested. He was with them in the mundane as well as the spectacular, the wind and rain as well as the sunshine, on mountain top and seashore. Worship, prayer and life were truly connected.

Ah, if only we could reach that point, how our lives and worship would be enhanced!

John Birch, Kidwelly, Wales

 

 

Prayers for Peace in a Fractured World
A developing resource - Click Here

New! -Prayers on a theme of 'Calling'
New and ancient prayers - Click Here

Worship in spirit and in truth
A look at what Jesus meant by these words, and how they might affect our spiritual lives
- Read the article

New Hymns
Two new hymns which are freely offered for use. -Click Here

Praying through the Celtic Year
I was recently set a challenge, and that was to look at writing a set of Christian liturgies that would follow through the main seasons and festivals of the pagan Celtic year.
The reasoning behind this was the increasing interest in Wicca and pagan religions. So we're currently up to Beltane, celebrating the start of summer.
- More information



 

Christ is Risen: The world below lies desolate
Christ is Risen: The spirits of evil are fallen
Christ is Risen: The angels of God are rejoicing
Christ is Risen: The tombs of the dead are empty
Christ is Risen indeed from the dead,
the first of the sleepers,
Glory and power are his forever and ever

 

Your light is the only light I need
as I travel through life's mystery
Your word the only voice I hear
that still small voice that leads me
to the place where I should be
Your presence is the only company I need
as I walk this narrow road
Your fellowship the warmth I crave
to help me on my way

 

Lord, grant us simplicity of faith
And a generosity of service
That gives without counting cost
A life overflowing with Grace
Poured out from the One
Who gave everything
That we might show
The power of love
To a broken world
And share the truth
From a living Word
Lord, grant us simplicity of faith
And a yearning to share it.

Listening to Whispers

A Study Guide for Churches and Fellowships

Saint Hilda of Whitby Abbey

A brand new study guide for those wanting to spend an 'Away Day' as a fellowship thinking a little more about Celtic Spirituality... or simply spend time listening for God's whisper!

A variety of workshops, prayers and resources.

More information...


Christian Book Reviews

Now and then, a publisher sends me books to review
Check out the following, which will be of interest to those interested in Celtic Spirituality.

Tom Wright Justification

 

Justification
Tom Wright

 

 

Helping Teenagers to Pray
Mark Yaconelli


Read Reviews and buy books

 


The Early Church and worship
If we look at two early accounts of the Church at worship we can begin to get a feel for the foundations of our own denominational style... (more)

What is the relevance of the Celtic Church for today?
As Christians we have firstly to realise that it is not just we who look to the past and to a heritage handed down from our Celtic ancestors... (more)

ebook downloads
Check out our downloadable ebooks - Bible Studies and the Heart2Heart prayer book (more)

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