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Fear not, for God will be unto us a helper, a mariner, and a pilot. May God do unto us his servants and his little vessel as he willeth.
- Saint Brendan
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Saint Brendan's is liturgical
Saint Brendan's worships by means of a variety of liturgical ceremonies. The word "liturgy" is based on a Greek word meaning, "the work of the people."
Liturgical worship takes the form of set ceremonies, which contain such elements as prayers, readings, and gestures, which are sometimes spoken by the celebrant, sometimes by the people, and sometimes by all.
Sometimes liturgical elements are chanted or sung rather than spoken. Sometimes these chants are accompanied by musical instruments-other times the voices themselves are the only instruments.
Liturgical worship enables all the participants to be on the same page, and to truly direct their hearts and minds in the same direction, as one collective.
Saint Brendan's liturgies reflect a Celtic style of prayer and are simple, yet rich. Saint Brendan's liturgies include original material along with material published by Wild Goose Publications and other publishers of Celtic resources.
Our typical Sunday service includes the following elements:
Hallowing
Musical Meditation
Invocation
Chant Meditation (in Gaelic and Welsh)
Druid's Prayer
Readings
Reflection of the Day
Prayers of Intercession
Lord's Prayer
Eucharistic Prayer
Sharing of Holy Communion
Communion Song
Concluding Prayer
Blessing
Closing Song
Celtic Affirmation
Sharing of Peace
In our liturgies, the term 'God' is not used in a gender-specific sense. God is as much our divine Mother as our divine Father. Though we sometimes speak of God in human-like terms, we recognize that such metaphors are limited, and should not be taken literally. The names we use to call upon the Great Mystery are far less important than the experience of connecting with that Mystery.
Besides observing weekly Sunday services, we also observe the traditional Celtic Feasts and Solar Feasts. The Celtic Feasts are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh. We hold special outdoor rituals, called groves, on these occasions. The rituals reflect the style common among Druid revival groups. The Solar Feasts are Alban Arthuan ("Light of Arthur" or Winter Solstice), Alban Eiler ("Light of the Earth" or Vernal Equinox), Alban Heruin ("Light of the Shore" or Summer Solstice), and Alban Elued ("Light of the Sea" or Autumnal Equinox). On these occasions, we gather for a time of chant meditation focused on balancing the qualities of intuition, sensuality, emotion, and intellect.
If you're curious about just what a Celtic flavored service is like, the best way to find out is to come and experience one for yourself. We hope to see you soon.
Liturgical worship takes the form of set ceremonies, which contain such elements as prayers, readings, and gestures, which are sometimes spoken by the celebrant, sometimes by the people, and sometimes by all.
Sometimes liturgical elements are chanted or sung rather than spoken. Sometimes these chants are accompanied by musical instruments-other times the voices themselves are the only instruments.
Liturgical worship enables all the participants to be on the same page, and to truly direct their hearts and minds in the same direction, as one collective.
Saint Brendan's liturgies reflect a Celtic style of prayer and are simple, yet rich. Saint Brendan's liturgies include original material along with material published by Wild Goose Publications and other publishers of Celtic resources.
Our typical Sunday service includes the following elements:
Hallowing
Musical Meditation
Invocation
Chant Meditation (in Gaelic and Welsh)
Druid's Prayer
Readings
Reflection of the Day
Prayers of Intercession
Lord's Prayer
Eucharistic Prayer
Sharing of Holy Communion
Communion Song
Concluding Prayer
Blessing
Closing Song
Celtic Affirmation
Sharing of Peace
In our liturgies, the term 'God' is not used in a gender-specific sense. God is as much our divine Mother as our divine Father. Though we sometimes speak of God in human-like terms, we recognize that such metaphors are limited, and should not be taken literally. The names we use to call upon the Great Mystery are far less important than the experience of connecting with that Mystery.
Besides observing weekly Sunday services, we also observe the traditional Celtic Feasts and Solar Feasts. The Celtic Feasts are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh. We hold special outdoor rituals, called groves, on these occasions. The rituals reflect the style common among Druid revival groups. The Solar Feasts are Alban Arthuan ("Light of Arthur" or Winter Solstice), Alban Eiler ("Light of the Earth" or Vernal Equinox), Alban Heruin ("Light of the Shore" or Summer Solstice), and Alban Elued ("Light of the Sea" or Autumnal Equinox). On these occasions, we gather for a time of chant meditation focused on balancing the qualities of intuition, sensuality, emotion, and intellect.
If you're curious about just what a Celtic flavored service is like, the best way to find out is to come and experience one for yourself. We hope to see you soon.
Samhain
Beltane
Sunday Service
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