Celtic spirituality pilgrimage

June 11-28, 2010

This trip is closed; no new participants can be accepted.

Registration deadline: October 10, 2009

Led by Marlene Kropf and Willard Roth

Come and join other pilgrims on a journey next summer to ancient, medieval, and modern centers of Celtic spirituality in Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales

Goals

During the Middle Ages, the practice of going on a pilgrimage satisfied a deep need for adventure, companionship, and spiritual renewal. Today the reasons for traveling to holy places remain much the same. Embarking on a journey with fellow-seekers after God and opening one’s self to new learning and adventures along the way can become a rich context for reflection, relationships and renewal.

Itinerary

The 2010 Celtic Spirituality Pilgrimage will begin with several days of retreat on the Island of Iona in western Scotland and continue from there to historic Celtic sites in Northern Ireland and Ireland. In Dublin we will see the magnificent Book of Kells at Trinity College. At Kildare and at Glendalough we will be guided on walking pilgrimages to the places associated with St. Brigid and St. Kevin. From Ireland the group will travel to southwestern Wales and visit the holy island of Caldey as well as St. David’s Cathedral. The pilgrimage concludes at Coventry Cathedral in Coventry, England.

Although activities will vary from day to day, you can expect the pilgrimage to include daily experiences of morning and/or evening prayer; stimulating presentations on the Celtic Church and its spiritual traditions; quiet space for retreat; time for recreation and long walks; visits to ancient crosses; and many opportunities for conversation and reflection with other pilgrims.

For more information

If you have interest in joining the pilgrimage, contact Rosie Reschly at AMBS by phone (574 296-6244) or e-mail (rreschly@ambs.edu) to request an application, information about fees, and the itinerary. Course credit of three hours can be earned (requires additional tuition payment). Deadline for registration is October 10, 2009.