This e-course was Spirituality & Practice's 2026 version of "Celtic Spirituality." If you'd like to join us now in our On-Demand version of this e-course, please register here.
Shrouded in legend and imbued with romance, the Celtic lands such as Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have produced a surprising number of saints and spiritual guides, both ancient and contemporary. From the mythic stories of goddesses and heroes, to the holistic mysticism of the earliest Celtic Christians, to the wisdom of modern visionaries, Celtic spirituality has ancient roots yet remains deeply relevant for our time.
Celtic spirituality is the focus of our e-course, aptly subtitled "At the Edge of Mystery." Consider it a pilgrimage into one of the best examples of everyday spirituality. Celtic wisdom and poetry encourages us to recognize the holy all around us, honors and protects the sacred earth, gives inspiration to free our creative voice, and presents a holistic path that links the quest for holiness with an embodied sense of Divine love. Here is an opportunity to drink from the holy wells of ancient myths and folklore and discover how the blessings of this venerable wisdom tradition can bring us meaning, purpose, and guidance today.
Your guide on this exploration will be Carl McColman, author of numerous books including 366 Celt, The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Befriending Silence, and Read the Bible Like a Mystic. He is profiled in S&P's Living Spiritual Teacher's Project. An American of Scottish ancestry, Carl weaves his love for Celtic poetry and stories with an inclusive embrace of mystical wisdom, including both the mythic lore of the ancient druids and the luminous earthiness of Celtic Christians. His vision of spirituality is grounded in hospitality, steeped in celebration, and committed to new pathways toward healing and inner/outer transformation.
You will receive 12 emails during this course, sent to you on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The emails will include:
- Creative conversations on topics such as the Celtic approach to meditation, the insights found in ancient poems and stories, the rhythms of the sacred year, and the secrets of the grail quest;
- Prayers and blessings to weave the Celtic way of seeing throughout your day;
- One-hour live Zoom gathering with Carl on Friday, April 10th at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Carl will discuss themes from the e-course and answer attendee questions. The Zoom gathering will be recorded and available for repeat viewing.
- A recording of a teleconference held on October 18, 2017 and a Zoom from August 18, 2022 with Carl McColman, when this course was previously live.
- Practice suggestions from this tradition and an invitation to record your insights and experiences in a journal that you keep for the course.
We invite you to join us in "Celtic Spirituality: At the Edge of Mystery - 2026." Please be prepared to allow this course to touch both mind and heart, for every sip of water from a Celtic holy well contains a blessing that could change your life forever.
(4 CEHs for Chaplains available.)
$59.95
