A presentation of a unique contemporary Eucharist infused with Celtic traditions.
Drawing together texts from Scripture, the mainstream Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions, and contemporary spirituality, A Celtic Eucharist is a vital liturgy that relates to the here and now while it fosters a connection to the past. The result is an original and striking service that prompts fresh appreciation of the Eucharist.
An optional Ceremony of Light is included for evening celebrations. A selection of alternative prayers and sentences allows for seasonal and pastoral variation, and helpful notes for celebrant suggest possible uses for this service. Easily adaptable to formal and informal settings, A Celtic Eucharist can be used in conjunction with other lectionaries.
Brendan O'Malley is dean of the University of Wales, Lampeter, and an expert in Celtic, monastic, and pastoral spirituality. An Anglican layman, he was formerly a monk of the Roman Catholic Cistercian order. He is the author of many books, including Celtic Primer, Celtic Eucharist,and God at Every Gate.
