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Celtic Prayers from Iona

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The little island of Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland is known as one of Britain’s most historic holy places. It is remembered as the cradle of Christianity for much of Scotland and northern England. The Celtic mission from Iona, however, clashed with the sixth-century Roman mission, which represented a radically different way of seeing. This led to the Synod of Whitby in 664 and the tragic displacement of Celtic spirituality to the fringes of British Christianity. It lived on, however, almost as a spiritual resistance movement among the prayers of the people of the Western Isles. These were not so much religious prayers as songs and chants used in the context of daily life. They celebrated the essential goodness of all created life while not being naive or unaware of suffering and the bondage of evil.

Celtic Prayers from Iona is an attempt to incorporate aspects of this ancient stream into a pattern of weekly prayer for use today. It was initially written for use by members and associates of the present-day Iona Community, an ecumenical movement of men and women, lay and ordained. It has been made more broadly available in response to the widespread desire to recover aspects of this tradition’s way of seeing.

J. Philip Newell and his wife, Ali, were co-wardens of the lay religious community of Iona Abbey in the western Isles of Scotland. There Philip developed this book as an aid to daily prayer. Here is a weekly cycle of morning and evening prayers in the Celtic tradition, with gospel and psalm readings taken from the liturgical year.

Each “day” reflects a concern of the Iona Community:
justice and peace
healing
the goodness of creation and care for the earth
commitment to Christ
communion of heaven and earth
welcome and hospitality

The beautiful calligraphy sets a welcoming mood and contemplative pace to the prayers.Whether you pray from this book communally or in private, you are sure to be captured by the Celtic sense that God is present in creation, in the events of our lives, and in our hearts.

John Philip Newell is a Canadian teacher and author of spirituality based in Edinburgh. In 2011, he was honored with the first-ever Contemplative Voices Award by the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, D.C. He served as Warden of Iona Abbey in Scotland (1989–1992), Assistant Minister at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh (1992–95), Warden of Spirituality for the Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth in the Church of England (1995–2000), and Scholar in Spirituality at St. Giles Cathedral (2000–2002). In 2002, he transitioned into full-time writing and itinerant teaching in cathedrals, universities, and retreat centers on both sides of the Atlantic. He is author of Listening for the Heartbeat of God (Paulist Press).†

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A particularly lovely incarnation of the Celtic spirituality that so many of us have come to appreciate. --Spiritual Book News

From the Back Cover

J. Philip Newell and his wife Ali were cowardens of the lay religious community of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland. There Philip developed this book as an aid to daily prayer. Here is a weekly cycle of morning and evening prayers in the Celtic tradition, with gospel and psalm readings taken from the liturgical year. Each "day" reflects a concern of the Iona Community: justice and peace, healing, the goodness of creation and care for the earth, commitment to Christ, communion of heaven and earth, and welcome and hospitality.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Celtic Book of Prayers for uae everywhere

H.F.P. · May 26, 2025

This is a volume dedicated to helping each of us pray better in the Celtic tradition. Each day it outline how to pray that day, a because the best Christian you can be. Highly recommended

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful prayerbook

O. · January 8, 2007

I've been trying to get into the habit of daily prayer, but find the standard daily offices too long, too oriented toward group use, and too bound by times of day for someone on a modern and/or unstable schedule - I don't know anyone for whom praying concerning the end of the day at early evening is really appropriate. This book was recommended to me by my spiritual advisor, and provides a liturgically grounded daily office that fits far better for me - the prayers are short without being incomplete, and work well even for someone who typically prays alone at 9am and midnight (or even noon and 2am). The language of the prayers is quite beautiful, and partakes in the Celtic tradition of having an emphasis on the goodness and beauty of *this* world; it's very grounded in actual life. I particularly like the use of the beautiful psalm 139 throughout the week, as it happens to be my favorite. I'm a high-church Episcopalian, but I don't see any reason this book would be unsuitable for Roman Catholics or low-church Episcopalians.My only complaint is that there are no prayers for Sunday - to leave out Sunday morning on the expectation that the reader will attend church instead is reasonable enough, but it would be nice to have something for Sunday evenings.

4.0 out of 5 stars This was a very good intro for me to Celtic Spirituality

K.H. · January 31, 2018

This was a very good intro for me to Celtic Spirituality. It was actually a Morning & Evening Prayer for a week. I was really hoping for a book of an assortment of Celtic prayers; so I could understand the 'lived' out Celtic spirituality.A very helpful read!

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book, received quickly

R. · July 29, 2024

Going to Iona this fall, happy to have this lovely book of prayers to take with me. Got it fast and in very good shape.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and Beautifully written.

J. · March 18, 2020

I really like how easy this book is to use. You can use it to guide you through daily prayer (morning and evening) from Monday thru Saturday. It assumes church service on Sunday.AND if it sounds like too much to commit to right now, then do what I do and pick up the book and find a good prayer to when you can. And the prayers are very thoughtful and comforting. They are also easy to add in someone else’s name where it says “I” or “me” so you can pray for others.Monday - Justice & PeaceTuesday - Prayers for HealingWednesday- The Goodness of CreationThursday - Commitment to ChristFriday - The Communion of Heaven and EarthSaturday - Welcome and HospitalityIt also includes a calendar of suggested Psalms and Gospel readings.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, inspiring prayer book

T.G.C. · April 4, 2017

I purchased this little prayer book a couple of years ago on the advice of my spiritual advisor, who is a great fan of Celtic spirituality and Newell. It is beautiful, small, only one week prayer cycle - and even that abbreviated by omitting Sundays. Newell must feel that we all trot off to church and get our fill of liturgy.That's not true in all cases, for example, I am disabled and rarely get to church, reading and singing prayers on my own or with a recording.There is also the possibility of using other Celtic prayer books, which is my common practice.I do recommend this little book for slow, contemplative prayer morning and evening, a gift to God and the world.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely prayers

K.H. · March 25, 2023

These beautiful, simple prayers have been around hundreds of w. The Celtic font reminds me of the antiquity of these prayers. Beautiful book; beautiful prayers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient words, ever true…

D. · September 6, 2023

Though sheltered on our side kitchen patio, Newell’s beautiful tome has been my early morning companion for 15 years….and it’s starting to show…today I will purchase a new copy. The old one will be hidden in a special place. Prayers for life…changing me and changing you…

Five Stars

D. · September 21, 2017

Wonderful little book for daily devotions

great prayer book

G.M.B. · November 12, 2013

this book is and has been a great help in my pray life wonderfully written and presented a great gift to any one who is interested in Celtic forms of prayer

A great book!

A.B. · May 13, 2014

I love this book! Love the simplicity & authenticity of each prayer. I love the concept of daily prayers. Lovely!!!

Just super

B.R. · October 17, 2007

For a Christian who likes daily prayer but is looking for something just a little different to structure their prayers, Celtic Prayers from Ionaby Philip Newell is perfect.This prayer book of morning and evening personal prayer for the week. This book also includes readings for each day of the church year.A super prayer book to have each day.

A bit disappointed

j. · January 13, 2025

This is not a large book and a bit disappointed. Prayers and services set out in days of the week.

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Condition: New

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Celtic Prayers from Iona-0
Type: Hardcover

AED12667

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Availability: In Stock

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Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

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Description:

The little island of Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland is known as one of Britain’s most historic holy places. It is remembered as the cradle of Christianity for much of Scotland and northern England. The Celtic mission from Iona, however, clashed with the sixth-century Roman mission, which represented a radically different way of seeing. This led to the Synod of Whitby in 664 and the tragic displacement of Celtic spirituality to the fringes of British Christianity. It lived on, however, almost as a spiritual resistance movement among the prayers of the people of the Western Isles. These were not so much religious prayers as songs and chants used in the context of daily life. They celebrated the essential goodness of all created life while not being naive or unaware of suffering and the bondage of evil.

Celtic Prayers from Iona is an attempt to incorporate aspects of this ancient stream into a pattern of weekly prayer for use today. It was initially written for use by members and associates of the present-day Iona Community, an ecumenical movement of men and women, lay and ordained. It has been made more broadly available in response to the widespread desire to recover aspects of this tradition’s way of seeing.

J. Philip Newell and his wife, Ali, were co-wardens of the lay religious community of Iona Abbey in the western Isles of Scotland. There Philip developed this book as an aid to daily prayer. Here is a weekly cycle of morning and evening prayers in the Celtic tradition, with gospel and psalm readings taken from the liturgical year.

Each “day” reflects a concern of the Iona Community:
justice and peace
healing
the goodness of creation and care for the earth
commitment to Christ
communion of heaven and earth
welcome and hospitality

The beautiful calligraphy sets a welcoming mood and contemplative pace to the prayers.Whether you pray from this book communally or in private, you are sure to be captured by the Celtic sense that God is present in creation, in the events of our lives, and in our hearts.

John Philip Newell is a Canadian teacher and author of spirituality based in Edinburgh. In 2011, he was honored with the first-ever Contemplative Voices Award by the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, D.C. He served as Warden of Iona Abbey in Scotland (1989–1992), Assistant Minister at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh (1992–95), Warden of Spirituality for the Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth in the Church of England (1995–2000), and Scholar in Spirituality at St. Giles Cathedral (2000–2002). In 2002, he transitioned into full-time writing and itinerant teaching in cathedrals, universities, and retreat centers on both sides of the Atlantic. He is author of Listening for the Heartbeat of God (Paulist Press).†

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

A particularly lovely incarnation of the Celtic spirituality that so many of us have come to appreciate. --Spiritual Book News

From the Back Cover

J. Philip Newell and his wife Ali were cowardens of the lay religious community of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland. There Philip developed this book as an aid to daily prayer. Here is a weekly cycle of morning and evening prayers in the Celtic tradition, with gospel and psalm readings taken from the liturgical year. Each "day" reflects a concern of the Iona Community: justice and peace, healing, the goodness of creation and care for the earth, commitment to Christ, communion of heaven and earth, and welcome and hospitality.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Celtic Book of Prayers for uae everywhere

H.F.P. · May 26, 2025

This is a volume dedicated to helping each of us pray better in the Celtic tradition. Each day it outline how to pray that day, a because the best Christian you can be. Highly recommended

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful prayerbook

O. · January 8, 2007

I've been trying to get into the habit of daily prayer, but find the standard daily offices too long, too oriented toward group use, and too bound by times of day for someone on a modern and/or unstable schedule - I don't know anyone for whom praying concerning the end of the day at early evening is really appropriate. This book was recommended to me by my spiritual advisor, and provides a liturgically grounded daily office that fits far better for me - the prayers are short without being incomplete, and work well even for someone who typically prays alone at 9am and midnight (or even noon and 2am). The language of the prayers is quite beautiful, and partakes in the Celtic tradition of having an emphasis on the goodness and beauty of *this* world; it's very grounded in actual life. I particularly like the use of the beautiful psalm 139 throughout the week, as it happens to be my favorite. I'm a high-church Episcopalian, but I don't see any reason this book would be unsuitable for Roman Catholics or low-church Episcopalians.My only complaint is that there are no prayers for Sunday - to leave out Sunday morning on the expectation that the reader will attend church instead is reasonable enough, but it would be nice to have something for Sunday evenings.

4.0 out of 5 stars This was a very good intro for me to Celtic Spirituality

K.H. · January 31, 2018

This was a very good intro for me to Celtic Spirituality. It was actually a Morning & Evening Prayer for a week. I was really hoping for a book of an assortment of Celtic prayers; so I could understand the 'lived' out Celtic spirituality.A very helpful read!

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book, received quickly

R. · July 29, 2024

Going to Iona this fall, happy to have this lovely book of prayers to take with me. Got it fast and in very good shape.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and Beautifully written.

J. · March 18, 2020

I really like how easy this book is to use. You can use it to guide you through daily prayer (morning and evening) from Monday thru Saturday. It assumes church service on Sunday.AND if it sounds like too much to commit to right now, then do what I do and pick up the book and find a good prayer to when you can. And the prayers are very thoughtful and comforting. They are also easy to add in someone else’s name where it says “I” or “me” so you can pray for others.Monday - Justice & PeaceTuesday - Prayers for HealingWednesday- The Goodness of CreationThursday - Commitment to ChristFriday - The Communion of Heaven and EarthSaturday - Welcome and HospitalityIt also includes a calendar of suggested Psalms and Gospel readings.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, inspiring prayer book

T.G.C. · April 4, 2017

I purchased this little prayer book a couple of years ago on the advice of my spiritual advisor, who is a great fan of Celtic spirituality and Newell. It is beautiful, small, only one week prayer cycle - and even that abbreviated by omitting Sundays. Newell must feel that we all trot off to church and get our fill of liturgy.That's not true in all cases, for example, I am disabled and rarely get to church, reading and singing prayers on my own or with a recording.There is also the possibility of using other Celtic prayer books, which is my common practice.I do recommend this little book for slow, contemplative prayer morning and evening, a gift to God and the world.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely prayers

K.H. · March 25, 2023

These beautiful, simple prayers have been around hundreds of w. The Celtic font reminds me of the antiquity of these prayers. Beautiful book; beautiful prayers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient words, ever true…

D. · September 6, 2023

Though sheltered on our side kitchen patio, Newell’s beautiful tome has been my early morning companion for 15 years….and it’s starting to show…today I will purchase a new copy. The old one will be hidden in a special place. Prayers for life…changing me and changing you…

Five Stars

D. · September 21, 2017

Wonderful little book for daily devotions

great prayer book

G.M.B. · November 12, 2013

this book is and has been a great help in my pray life wonderfully written and presented a great gift to any one who is interested in Celtic forms of prayer

A great book!

A.B. · May 13, 2014

I love this book! Love the simplicity & authenticity of each prayer. I love the concept of daily prayers. Lovely!!!

Just super

B.R. · October 17, 2007

For a Christian who likes daily prayer but is looking for something just a little different to structure their prayers, Celtic Prayers from Ionaby Philip Newell is perfect.This prayer book of morning and evening personal prayer for the week. This book also includes readings for each day of the church year.A super prayer book to have each day.

A bit disappointed

j. · January 13, 2025

This is not a large book and a bit disappointed. Prayers and services set out in days of the week.

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