Christine Valters Paintner PhD loves unearthing stories of monastic Celtic saints in Ireland and writing about the non-violent fusion of Christian monastic theology with ancient practices of pagan and Druid cultures. In one such story, Christine narrates the practice of Peregrinatio.
‘The wandering saints set forth without destination—often getting into small boats with no oars or rudder, called coracles—and trusted themselves to “the currents of divine love.” They surrendered themselves completely to elements of wind and ocean. The river or sea would bring them to places of rest that they had not chosen themselves. The impulse for the journeys was always love.’
Paintner, Christine Valters. The Soul’s Slow Ripening (p. 25). Ave Maria Press. Kindle Edition.
Loving sailing and knowing the strength of wind and water, I deeply admire the intention, courage, and fortitude of these saints as they set forth on a journey off shore with unknown destination. Inspired by these early Celts, I decided to step into my own ‘coracle’ and let the winds and water of Ubiquity University summer & fall courses and pilgrimages direct my adventure. Through blogging, I share my adventures and discoveries along the way with you. Enjoy the journey!
Have you set out upon a trip without destination? If so, how did the adventure unfold for you?
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