1 Foreword

Foreword

A foreword is a word before other words. It is a word that prepares the way. If I were to offer one word to prepare the way for the many beautiful words of Mary Earle’s Celtic Christian Spirituality, it would be “grace-filled.” Her words bring to life the essential wisdom of these Celtic texts. Or perhaps the word should be “illuminating,” for she throws light on forgotten truths. Or yet again maybe the word should be “heartfelt,” for she speaks from her heart as well as from the fine clarity of her mind. So you see, I need to say more than one thing about Mary Earle’s offering, for she has brought many gifts to this collection…

Taken from Celtic Christian Spirituality by Annotation by Mary C. Earle