Gather@Grand: Friends of the Sisters with Sr. Cathy Murray
Celtic Christian Spirituality
About: Celtic Christian Spirituality is a path of silence, beauty and mystery, an eco-contemplative experience of God ever present and all about us. As our planet struggles from our excesses, Celtic spirituality is a way for us to re-engage with the natural world at a fundamental level of profound love and solidarity. Though we are blessed with an abundance of innovations, we can also be overly plugged in to our devices and out of touch with God and with life as it continues to burst forth and sustain us. At one time, the Celts were a tribe spread throughout much of Europe and Asia Minor. Due to war with Rome, they moved north to Ireland, Brittany, Wales, and Scotland. There, they intermixed with the indigenous megalithic inhabitants of those lands. In the time of the Desert Mothers and Fathers, Christianity was brought to the Celts, and the integration of their spirituality with Christianity initially formed what is known as Celtic Christian Spirituality. In our time together we will look briefly at this history, some basic elements of Celtic Spirituality, and consider why it is so timely and popular in our world today.
Presenter, Sr. Cathy Murray, OP: Sr. Cathy Murray, OP, M.Div., LCSW, brings a rich background in parish and social work ministry. She served for fifteen years as a pastoral associate in Northern California parishes, where she preached regularly and led adult education programs and retreats. She also ministered as a social work supervisor for Sonoma County and served as Promoter of Social Justice and a member of the Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. Today, Sr. Cathy offers retreats and serves as a counselor, spiritual director, and Chaplain for the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Schedule of the Day
9:00—9:30 am Registration/Refreshments
9:30 am—12:30 pm Presentation
Bring your own water bottle.