John Philip Newell is a poet, a scholar and a teacher. Formerly Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is currently Writer Theologian for the Scottish Cathedral of the Isles as well as Companion Theologian for the American Spirituality Centre of Casa del Sol in New Mexico. He is internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of Celtic spirituality, including his best known titles Listening for the Heartbeat of God and his poetic book of prayer Sounds of the Eternal. He is a Church of Scotland minister with a passion for ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Canadian by birth, he lives in Edinburgh with his family where he undertook his doctoral research in Celtic Christianity. Since then he has played a leading role on both sides of the Atlantic in the re-birthing of a creation spirituality for today.

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Sounds of the Eternal: A Celtic Psalter ~ Morning and Evening Prayers, Eerdsmans, is available for $18.00.

Composed by Guitarist Sam Guarnaccia, with Lyrics by Philip Newell, this beautiful CD was inspired by the haunting spirit of the Celtic world. Soloist: Suzanne Adam with Elizabeth Von Trapp and other choral voices. Instrumentation include Violin, Flute, Cello, Viola, Bodhran, Guitar, Whistle & Small Pipes. Tracks include: Song of the Universe, Sanctus, The Prayer of Jesus, Agnus Dei, Benedictus and Song of Peace. $20.00

These newly translated morning and evening prayers are by the poet and author, John Philip Newell. They draw on Celtic Christian tradition and ancient Jewish spirituality and invite us to rediscover the mystery of God's image within. This Spanish edition includes additional three prayers, The Prayer of Jesus, Blessings of Jesus and Song of Mary, never before published. These lovely prayers give voice to common yearnings of the human soul. John Philip's expansive poetic language opens the ancient tradition to a new generation.

"With so many similarities between Celtic and Latino spiritualities--earthy joy, solemn realism and an incarnational yearning--this careful translation of Philip Newell's Psalter is a grace-filled gift, whether your preference is English or Spanish. Es un cancion del corazon y una ofrenda a Dios."

The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed
Suffragan Bishop of West Texas

Sonidos de lo eterno: un salterio celta ~oranciones para la manana y la noche~
by John Philip Newell
Introduction by Mary C. Earle
Translation by: Carlos Exposito Irarragorri & Maria Cristina Borges Alvarez
Published by New Beginnings. PP 108 $14.95

Christ of the Celts: The Healing of Creation (4 CDs) Unabridged Audio written and read by J. Philip Newell $28.99

Ground of All Being The Prayer Of Jesus in Color by John Philip Newell. Photographs by Claudia Tammen. PB 20pp

This small book is the collaboration of the Celtic scholar J. Philip Newell and Photographer Claudia Tammen. It brings a new vocabulary for today to the ancient prayer of Jesus and combines it with iconic photography from the high desert of New Mexico. Each page of this little gem has a full color image facing one line of the beautiful prayer allowing the reader to contemplate the profound mystery of God through words and images. Included in this gift edition are journal pages to record one's reflections.

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$22.00 HARDBACK

Meditative Chants and Prayers
The Rev. Dr. John Phillip Newell is one of today's leading authors on Celtic sprituality and well known as a teacher and retreat leader. Formerly Warden of Iona Abbey in Scotland, he is currently Writer Theologian for the Scottish Cathedral of the Isles, as well as Companion Theologian for the American Sprituality Center of Casa del Sol in New Mexico. he is a Church of Scotland minister with a deep concern for the healing of creation. He lives in Edinburgh with his family. For more information, see www.jphilipnewell.com

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Sounds of the Eternal: Meditative Chants and Prayers (1 CD) Prayers and Chants by John Philip Newell - soloist Suzanne Adam $22.00