Celtic spirituality, with its emphasis on the goodness of creation, has lent itself to being hijacked and misinterpreted by those in search of a romantic perspective on creation, one that avoids the powers of evil at work in our world and in ourselves.’ J. Phillip Newell: LISTENING FOR THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD When I left the Eagles and Ospreys to go about what they do in Imbolc I expected they would finish their nests, lay their eggs, and raise their young. A few days ago, the

This is what the Lord says: “Stand in the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 NIV We call it Spring. The Celts called it Imbolc. It is the time of year when the northern half of the earth awakens again, as it always does, from its long slumber. Last year seemed to be doing the same. Then we were confined to our homes and the normal seasonal things like baseball and bar