When I hear Celtic Christianity I think of Van Morrison. One of the few rockers that stood up against the lock downs. "I'm a dweller on the threshold And I cross some burning ground And I'll go down to the water Let the great illusion drown"
Hello Michael. Greetings from Ireland Another great talk and a great title. I love the early Irish monks who saved western civilization . St Colmcille from my county Donegal loved the land and animals. I am a farmers daughter and I have a great love for my catholic faith and the land.☘️
Hey Michael. Thanks for this episode. I’ve been listening here and the Regeneration Podcast for awhile. I’ve been loving all things sophiology and trying to make sense of it without defining it. I’ve also loved how you wrestle with it while also allowing space. But something about you saying “sophiology is a spirituality” really opened up something deep in me. So simple. But so much room for more. So thank you! I am grateful
ST.BRIDGETT was Amazing and FULLY deserving of SAINTHOOD! She also was protective of unmarried Pregnant WOMAN+ HOMELESS. I like to wear her CROSS blessed by a nun in boston. ❤. PEACE
@Michael Martin, are you a member of the Phillip Ludlow III Fellowship? It's a fellowship of Orthodox Christian Intellectuals focused on the Agrarian South and creating an Orthodox Christian culture in rural Southern regions. St. Patrick celebrated the Divine Liturgy and all the other services in Greek as he was taught, not Latin. That was one of the reasons the British bishops despised him. The use of Greek continued for almost two centuries in the monasteries after St. Patrick reposed. The Norman Conquest was in fact the Latin conquest. When their last Orthodox priests died, some Noblemen and men at arms from Wales and England went to Constantinople and joined the Varangiam Guard, eventually selttling in the Donbas Region and that's why there are towns named "New York, New Essex, etc " there. Funny how the Old Calendar Nativity Fast starts the day after deer season in most Upper Midwest states closes.
Thank you for posting such thoughtful videos. I think it'd be great to have a book guide on topics like this. Do you recommend writers like John Philip Newell and Carl McColman? There's a lot that goes by "Celtic spirituality," but it's hard to know what's reliable.
Not sure if I've read McColman but Newell's book is dreadful, unreadable, schlock. I mostly stick to the books I mention in the video. But O'Duinn's 'The Rites of Brigid' is pretty good.
I have good memories as a boy visiting Iona a couple of times, and in imagination was with St Columba and his monks. There is a martyrs'bay there as I remember, as monks were slain by marauders. I do think that martyrdom, dying for the faith, is a privilege granted to some of particular conformity to the sufferings of Christ. I would not denigrate those who readily put themselves in situations making martyrdom likely.
@ It seems fascinating so far. I've made it to the section on Rober Fludd. I love learning about the history of ideas, and you are a talented writer, so I doubt I'll be disappointed.
The Bamford book, An Endless Trace, which sounds wonderful, is out of print it seems. You can get a Kindle version (BOOO!) for $20 but a used copy is going for $88. Be a great candidate for SOMEONE to put this back in print.
@@michaelmartin8681 The offices of Codhill Press, the publisher, happens to be located about 25 minutes driving time from my house. Perhaps I should go down there, pound the desk, and demand a copy, even though their website insists that the book is not in stock.
Thank you for this, Micheal. Wondering if you have ever read 'The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead', by Stephen Hoeller. If not, I think you would thoroughly enjoy it. And we would enjoy hearing your reactions.
@@michaelmartin8681 It doesn't surprise me that Hoeller has a terrific sense of humor! I recently re-read that book. It had been about 30 years. I highly recommend revisiting it. It is relevant and revelatory.
Yes on all counts. The Marriage of Heaven and Earth seems on the brink of divorce due to the interference of technology, and its a good instinct to counter that with a more rural point of view that includes a more robust understanding and participation in Nature and agriculture, the realm of the Feminine. Keep up the good work!
Hey, if its okay, i have a question about something in tge Bible... Acts chapter 5, Ananias and Sapphire... How do you make sense of God just killing them like that? Its like the OT God came back and suddenly didn't care about being the God of Mercy anymore. Online explanations have not helped.
@almedhamorton4369 All the language smells flowery but the reality is alot of these people look/act/seem depressed, as if they merely resent the world and clothe their festering rotting hatred in dried flowers. Father Seraphim Rose (pun intended?) is a popular one that comes to my mind - guy just let himself die and people think it's majestic? Dying is easy. Living is the hard part. People taking aesciticism way too far is my qualm, when it becomes a fetish.
@@apokalupsishistoria Wow, I noticed the fetishism of Fr.Rose happening as well. "Hatred" ? Who are they ? Ascetisism varies, as do people, in any named association. People can call themselves anything, and misrepresent anything. Heck, most of our Patriarchs are agents/hypocrites of "world orthodoxy" , but some of the "alt and Organizational orthodox", (like the Fr.Rose (not a saint) fetishest in various jurisdictions) are not LIVING, as you say, the Eastern Orthodox Phronema , in Christ , but reside still in their ego and the Worldly. Obsessed with the lives of the saints (and calendars, among other intentional distraction$$ in this world) to the extent that they do not even bother with the Word of God. Like everything in this age, corruption can be found in any Organization of man. I take great pleasure in what our Triune God has given us , and feel well warned (today, at least) of the corruption and passions that infests and infiltrates , subtle and not; so, I am pretty content, in gratitude and humbled by His love for us.
Blood & water hitting the ground. Rigor mortis of Christs body, perhaps… It’s all blood & guts & drippy shit. The labors of agri-craft life; blood sweat & tears. Salt, sulfur, mercury. Aerobic & anaerobic. Putrefaction & combustion. Carbons transcendence of the mineral realm. Fertility & the womb of the earth.
My baptismal name ? St. Almedha.(3rd C. Welsh.Saint) Nope, Eastern Orthodox believes that we should be preparing , and be prepared, as Saint Paul and Christ Himself tells us, to sacrifice and suffer for our walk and witness in Christ. We should not tempt God , seeking to suffer, but expect this , IF we are actually living in Christ Truth and confess Christ .In the world , but not of the world. You will know, if you care.
“Pay attention to what nature does” because nature leads you to God. That’s why the liturgical cycle is based on nature.
When I hear Celtic Christianity I think of Van Morrison. One of the few rockers that stood up against the lock downs.
"I'm a dweller on the threshold
And I cross some burning ground
And I'll go down to the water
Let the great illusion drown"
One of my patron saints
Yup, Van's the Man, as has Been Stated before! other rockers that Stood up, Gilmore,Costello, + Governor of Florida De Santis.
Hello Michael.
Greetings from Ireland
Another great talk and a great title.
I love the early Irish monks who saved western civilization . St Colmcille from my county Donegal loved the land and animals.
I am a farmers daughter and I have a great love for my catholic faith and the land.☘️
These are my Sunday sermons now. You are enriching my life!
right, great ideas for my next homily.
Wow! A powerful message - unique perspective - lost - yet now brought to light again.
You are my favorite type of teacher such a joy to run into your channel. I suck at grammar or else I would be teaching as well.
@@OrimShow thanks!
Hey Michael. Thanks for this episode. I’ve been listening here and the Regeneration Podcast for awhile. I’ve been loving all things sophiology and trying to make sense of it without defining it. I’ve also loved how you wrestle with it while also allowing space. But something about you saying “sophiology is a spirituality” really opened up something deep in me. So simple. But so much room for more. So thank you! I am grateful
Thanks, Joseph
Thank you. I enjoy listening to your talks. ❤
@@movenlaughwithnat9045 thanks!
Two of the Anglo Catholic churches in which I have done my altar server were dedicated to St Bride (Bridget).
ST.BRIDGETT was Amazing and FULLY deserving of SAINTHOOD! She also was protective of unmarried Pregnant WOMAN+ HOMELESS. I like to wear her CROSS blessed by a nun in boston. ❤. PEACE
Breautiful sentiment, great video. Exactly how do we reintroduce festivity into the Church is the question
16:50 Sounds like Neitszches concept of Untergeben - going up must go down, for life to flourish and continue.
@Michael Martin, are you a member of the Phillip Ludlow III Fellowship? It's a fellowship of Orthodox Christian Intellectuals focused on the Agrarian South and creating an Orthodox Christian culture in rural Southern regions.
St. Patrick celebrated the Divine Liturgy and all the other services in Greek as he was taught, not Latin. That was one of the reasons the British bishops despised him. The use of Greek continued for almost two centuries in the monasteries after St. Patrick reposed.
The Norman Conquest was in fact the Latin conquest. When their last Orthodox priests died, some Noblemen and men at arms from Wales and England went to Constantinople and joined the Varangiam Guard, eventually selttling in the Donbas Region and that's why there are towns named "New York, New Essex, etc " there.
Funny how the Old Calendar Nativity Fast starts the day after deer season in most Upper Midwest states closes.
Hadn't heard of it. Will check it out. Thanks!
Thank you for posting such thoughtful videos. I think it'd be great to have a book guide on topics like this. Do you recommend writers like John Philip Newell and Carl McColman? There's a lot that goes by "Celtic spirituality," but it's hard to know what's reliable.
Not sure if I've read McColman but Newell's book is dreadful, unreadable, schlock. I mostly stick to the books I mention in the video. But O'Duinn's 'The Rites of Brigid' is pretty good.
I have good memories as a boy visiting Iona a couple of times, and in imagination was with St Columba and his monks. There is a martyrs'bay there as I remember, as monks were slain by marauders. I do think that martyrdom, dying for the faith, is a privilege granted to some of particular conformity to the sufferings of Christ. I would not denigrate those who readily put themselves in situations making martyrdom likely.
Again, boyhood memory, in Scotland we had turnip lanterns around Halloween/ All Saints time. Nowadays everyone here's gone all American with pumpkins.
Just discovered your work. I'm reading your book submerged reality
I hope you won't be disappointed!
@ It seems fascinating so far. I've made it to the section on Rober Fludd. I love learning about the history of ideas, and you are a talented writer, so I doubt I'll be disappointed.
The Bamford book, An Endless Trace, which sounds wonderful, is out of print it seems. You can get a Kindle version (BOOO!) for $20 but a used copy is going for $88. Be a great candidate for SOMEONE to put this back in print.
Try again later
@@michaelmartin8681 The offices of Codhill Press, the publisher, happens to be located about 25 minutes driving time from my house. Perhaps I should go down there, pound the desk, and demand a copy, even though their website insists that the book is not in stock.
28:02 I made a video that was suggesting today's Christians are yesterday's pagans.
Thank you for this, Micheal. Wondering if you have ever read 'The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead', by Stephen Hoeller. If not, I think you would thoroughly enjoy it. And we would enjoy hearing your reactions.
I have! Though it's been a while. I also met him many years ago. A real scholar and a gentleman--wiith a great sense of humor!
@@michaelmartin8681 It doesn't surprise me that Hoeller has a terrific sense of humor! I recently re-read that book. It had been about 30 years. I highly recommend revisiting it. It is relevant and revelatory.
Yes on all counts. The Marriage of Heaven and Earth seems on the brink of divorce due to the interference of technology, and its a good instinct to counter that with a more rural point of view that includes a more robust understanding and participation in Nature and agriculture, the realm of the Feminine. Keep up the good work!
Hey, if its okay, i have a question about something in tge Bible... Acts chapter 5, Ananias and Sapphire... How do you make sense of God just killing them like that? Its like the OT God came back and suddenly didn't care about being the God of Mercy anymore. Online explanations have not helped.
3:02 It does get a bit masochist, doesn't it? "Dying everyday" I've heard for Orthodox. Like damn.
@almedhamorton4369 All the language smells flowery but the reality is alot of these people look/act/seem depressed, as if they merely resent the world and clothe their festering rotting hatred in dried flowers. Father Seraphim Rose (pun intended?) is a popular one that comes to my mind - guy just let himself die and people think it's majestic?
Dying is easy. Living is the hard part.
People taking aesciticism way too far is my qualm, when it becomes a fetish.
@@apokalupsishistoria Wow, I noticed the fetishism of Fr.Rose happening as well. "Hatred" ? Who are they ? Ascetisism varies, as do people, in any named association. People can call themselves anything, and misrepresent anything. Heck, most of our Patriarchs are agents/hypocrites of "world orthodoxy" , but some of the "alt and Organizational orthodox", (like the Fr.Rose (not a saint) fetishest in various jurisdictions) are not LIVING, as you say, the Eastern Orthodox Phronema , in Christ , but reside still in their ego and the Worldly. Obsessed with the lives of the saints (and calendars, among other intentional distraction$$ in this world) to the extent that they do not even bother with the Word of God. Like everything in this age, corruption can be found in any Organization of man. I take great pleasure in what our Triune God has given us , and feel well warned (today, at least) of the corruption and passions that infests and infiltrates , subtle and not; so, I am pretty content, in gratitude and humbled by His love for us.
Blood & water hitting the ground.
Rigor mortis of Christs body, perhaps…
It’s all blood & guts & drippy shit.
The labors of agri-craft life; blood sweat & tears.
Salt, sulfur, mercury.
Aerobic & anaerobic.
Putrefaction & combustion.
Carbons transcendence of the mineral realm.
Fertility & the womb of the earth.
We do have a lot of fake history.
I heard Patrick killed the druids and burned their books 😮
You soon will see
My baptismal name ? St. Almedha.(3rd C. Welsh.Saint) Nope, Eastern Orthodox believes that we should be preparing , and be prepared, as Saint Paul and Christ Himself tells us, to sacrifice and suffer for our walk and witness in Christ. We should not tempt God , seeking to suffer, but expect this , IF we are actually living in Christ Truth and confess Christ .In the world , but not of the world. You will know, if you care.
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