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A Holy Island Prayer Book by Ray Simpson

A Holy Island Prayer Book

Prayers and Readings From Lindesfarne

Ray Simpson

Church Publishing Incorporated · Print & ebook · November 1, 2002

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is often called "the holiest place in England" because of all the saints who have lived there.

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Prayers and readings follow the rhythms of the natural and Christian year on Holy Island.
Genres
Christian Prayerbooks, Devotional Readings
Published
Church Publishing Incorporated, November 1, 2002

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The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is often called "the holiest place in England" because of all the saints who have lived there. St. Aidan and St. Cuthbert, two popular Celtic saints, are buried there. For more than 1,300 years pilgrims have made their way to this island, which now hosts half a million visitors a year.

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A Holy Island Prayer Book, with prayers for morning, midday, and night, follows the rhythms and seasons of the natural and Christian year as observed on Holy Island. More contemplative than the earthy spirituality of communities such as Iona, each day of the week has a special theme: Sunday: Resurrection and renewal Monday: Creation Tuesday: incarnation and peace Wednesday: The Holy Spirit in mission and healing Thursday: Community and unity Friday: With broken people at the Cross Saturday: Leisure (morning) and the Saints (night) A Holy Island Prayer Book includes prayers by popular author David Adam, and is the perfect companion for anyone who has visited Holy Island, or those who are there in spirit.

Lindisfarne’s Daily Themes

Prayers and readings follow the rhythms of the natural and Christian year on Holy Island.

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  • Prayers for morning, midday, and night
  • Daily themes from creation to community and the saints

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  • A daily theme for each day of the week
  • Prayer shaped by Lindisfarne’s seasons and rhythms

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Devotional Readings41%

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  • Christian Prayerbooks
Authors
Ray Simpson
Publisher
Church Publishing Incorporated
Published
November 1, 2002
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Christian Prayerbooks