Unique to the Celtic lands was the ancient monks’ use of small hand bells, many of which have – astonishingly – survived into our time, largely due to the reverence with which they were held. Through stories of miraculous bells and a modern replica, we will listen for what is stirring within and what might call us to attentiveness. Prayers in Celtic languages, including Old Irish and modern Scots Gaelic, will also tune our ears to sounds that would have been familiar to our spiritual forebears from Celtic lands.
In this retreat you will experience:
Celtic Stories.
Guided imagery.
Exploration of some of the key themes common to both pre-Christian and Christian Celtic spirituality.
Weather and attendees’ mobility permitting, we might take a contemplative walk in the forest or instead “walk” in a guided meditation.
This retreat is for anyone who is interested in Celtic spirituality and what it might offer for their inner life
— No prior exposure to Celtic spirituality is assumed.
Facilitator
Sue Mosher
Sue Mosher is an elder and ordained teacher in the Céile Dé tradition, a spiritual lineage with roots in the Celtic countries. She holds an M.A. in Humanities from Pacifica Graduate Institute, trained in contemplative leadership with the Shalem Institute, and has led pilgrimages at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital. https://placekeepers.net/celtic Learn more about Sue Mosher
SCRIPTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog occasionally. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channelfor some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
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Date & Time Details: Saturday Oct 17th 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: The Priory Spirituality Center
Address: 500 College Street Northeast, Olympia, WA, USA
Contact: Spirituality Center
spiritualityctr@gmail.com
360-438-2595
The Voice of the Bell: A Walk with the Ancient Celtic Monks
With Sue Mosher
October 17, 2026
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Unique to the Celtic lands was the ancient monks’ use of small hand bells, many of which have – astonishingly – survived into our time, largely due to the reverence with which they were held. Through stories of miraculous bells and a modern replica, we will listen for what is stirring within and what might call us to attentiveness. Prayers in Celtic languages, including Old Irish and modern Scots Gaelic, will also tune our ears to sounds that would have been familiar to our spiritual forebears from Celtic lands.
In this retreat you will experience:
This retreat is for anyone who is interested in Celtic spirituality and what it might offer for their inner life
— No prior exposure to Celtic spirituality is assumed.
Facilitator
Sue Mosher is an elder and ordained teacher in the Céile Dé tradition, a spiritual lineage with roots in the Celtic countries. She holds an M.A. in Humanities from Pacifica Graduate Institute, trained in contemplative leadership with the Shalem Institute, and has led pilgrimages at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital. https://placekeepers.net/celtic
Learn more about Sue Mosher
SCRIPTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog occasionally. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channel for some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
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