New
Skellig gathers as a domestic church which meets in small intimate settings
in the homes of its members. All baptized Christians are welcome to join us,
as well as those seeking to know more about catholic Christian faith. While
for some, New Skellig may become their primary faith community, for others
it will serve more as an extension of their regular worshipping community. Our
mission is simple: to foster a catholic Christian community whereby we may
walk with Christ as
anam caras,
in lives given to contemplative
prayer. “Always be joyful; pray constantly; and for all things give thanks;
this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thes 5:16-18). Our
charism then, is not simply to adapt monastic life to that of the secular
world, but more so to discern in the Spirit what gifts of the contemplative
life emerge naturally within the lives of the laity—much akin to the
monastic villages of the ancient Celtic church. As such, our community, like
that of ancient Skellig, may remain small, yet always a member of the larger
universal ecclesia—the
Body of Christ.
Our monthly gatherings include the celebration of the
Eucharist—with ample time for contemplative silence; group reflection; biblical or
theological study; and a simple shared meal. Eventually, as a clearer sense
of community emerges, we will inquire about some form of ministry or
outreach, perhaps directed toward environmental concerns, working locally
with individuals in need, or contributing ecumenically to other church
ministries. All this, however, always with an emphasis on fostering a deep
interior life within the spirit of the Celtic Christian tradition.
For more details and information on
New Skellig Celtic Christian Community
visit the community's website by clicking this picture below, or go to
www.newskellig.org
The Celtic
Christian Church
