Soulfaring

By Cintra Pemberton, Cintra Penmerton, O. S. H. Sister Cintra Pemberton

Book Overview

Pilgrimage-going to ancient holy sites in search of God-has become increasingly popular for people seeking to deepen their relationship with the Holy.

Sister Cintra Pemberton seeks to enrich the experiences of today's pilgrims by helping them draw on the history of pilgrimage itself, as well as by suggesting particularly rich sites to visit. Part One of Soulfaring explores the history of pilgrimage, beginning in Celtic times, and moving through the early Christian period, the Middle Ages, and even the revival of pilgrimage today. Part Two explores fifteen sites in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Each of the descriptions of the various sites includes not only suggestions of what may be seen there, but the author's personal meditations on the experience of the Holy in each place.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819217808
• ISBN13: 9780819217806
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Soulfaring

Cintra Pemberton leads Christians on pilgrimages in Celtic Countries, taking them on a spiritual journey as well as a physical one. In her lovely book she explores what makes a true pilgrimage, both the spirit of participants and the physical elements that guide us to spiritual places, like the fog, wells, stones, and many other natural elements that stir spiritual experiences. Cintra also recounts her visits to many well-known and virutally unknown Christian places in Ireland, England, Scotland... It is delightful!When I went to Ireland I took the book with me and it was a great blessing, inspiring me to tune into the spiritual nature of the places I was able to visit, and helping me to shift from "seeing the sights" to savoring the presence of God. I have bought other copies for other friends who are interested in Celtic spirituality or are planning a visit to one of the Celtic countries.