Questions the very notion of a 'Celtic' spirituality and argues that, if it exists, it is a spirituality of the margins, both geographical and cultural.

Journeys on the Edges

Thomas O'Loughlin

History

Darton, Longman, and Todd

The search for the ‘the real Saint Patrick’ has puzzled and intrigued scholars for centuries. How much can we really know about the life and times of Patrick? Why and how was the Patrick myth built up in the seventh century, and what was its influence on the development of Irish Catholicism? This new study takes a new approach to these questions. It begins by looking at what we expect from history; and the very different expectations of those who made Patrick famous, gave value to his writings so that they were preserved, and produced the interest that is still with us. Only when we can distinguish between the problems and perspectives of the hagiographer, on the one hand, and the historian, on the other, can we begin to approach Patrick. 
This is superb popular history, rooted in a lifetime of research and study of the original sources, that undermines many of our preconceptions about Patrick and reveals several surprises. It includes new translations of the life of Patrick and Patrick’s own writings, as well as an extensive bibliography and resources for further reading. 
Part One is a narrative outlining the problems of coming to know Patrick and to outline the earliest evidence for Christianity in Ireland. Part Two is made up of fresh translations of the basic sources for Patrick and his cult.

Discovering Saint Patrick

Religion & Spirituality

The only true apostle of Ireland who more or less converted the country single-handed? or a Christian bishop from the embattled edge of a crumbling empire? All that can really be known of Patrick comes from his authentic writings - the 'Confessio' and the 'Epistola' (Address to the Soldiers of Coroticus). Thomas O'Loughlin's engaging yet scholarly reflections on these fifth-century texts lead us into a greater understanding of the mind of Patrick, the man, believer and missionary. Explanatory notes woven through the translations illuminate a very different world and time; it is not long before we realize, however, that Patrick's theology is no less relevant to our own.

Saint Patrick: The Man and His Works

Biographies & Memoirs

O'Loughlin, Thomas

Historical

Sutton Pub Ltd

The Didache is one of the earliest Christian writings, reflecting the situation before 70 CE and before the four gospels became prevalent. O'Loughlin covers the history of the text from its discovery in the 19th-century and provides a new translation along with a commentary, which highlights areas of key interest to Christians today.

The Didache: A Window on the Earliest Christians

SPCK Publishing

The Didache (or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) is one of the earliest Christian writings, compiled between 50 and 70 CE. Thus, it probably predates the four Gospels. It offers a unique glimpse into how some of the earliest Christian communities lived and worshiped. This accessible volume offers an introductory guide to this important text, including a new translation and a commentary highlighting areas of interest to Christians today. It is an essential resource for readers interested in history, Scripture, and liturgy in Christianity's earliest period.

World

Baker Academic

A treasure trove of extra resources, insights, and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and major feastday in the seasons of Advent and Christmastide for the three-year cycle. For each occasion, Fr O'Loughlin offers: A Celebrant's guide from the introduction to the celebration, to dismissal, commentaries on each of the readings and psalms, and homily notes.

Liturgical Resources for Advent and Christmastide: Years A, B and C

Christian Books & Bibles

Columba Press

A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of ever Sunday and major feastday in Ordinary Time in Year C.

Liturgical Resources for Luke's Year

Columba Books

A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and Major feastday in Year A, Matthew's Year.

Liturgical Resources for Matthew's Year: Sundays in Ordinary Time in Year A

An explanation of how the Roman lectionary is structured (such items as the three-year cycle), that gives lectors a sense of having a map that allows them to know where their particular task or the reading of a certain text fits into larger landscape of the liturgy. Once we have a sense of the overall structure and direction of the Liturgy of the Word, then we are in a better position to appreciate its deeper spiritual significance for us as individuals and as members of the church.

Explaining the Lectionary for Readers

A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and major feastday in Ordinary Time in Year B, the Year of Mark. For each occasion, Fr O'Loughlin offers: (a) A Celebrant's Guide which covers Introduction to the Celebration, Penitential Rite, Headings for the Readings, Prayer of the Faithful, Eucharistic Prayers (suggestions for Prefaces etc), Invitation to the Our Father, Sign of Peace, Invitation to Communion, Communion Reflection, and Dismissal. (b) Commentaries on each of the readings and psalms. (c) Homily Notes ""A helpful tool for both priests and parishioners who desire to more fully enter into the Eucharistic celebration.""--Catholic Library World

Liturgical Resources for the Year of Mark: Sundays in Ordinary Time in Year B

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Journeys on the Edges

Discovering Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick: The Man and His Works

The Didache: A Window on the Earliest Christians

The Didache: A Window on the Earliest Christians

Liturgical Resources for Advent and Christmastide: Years A, B and C

Liturgical Resources for Luke's Year

Liturgical Resources for Matthew's Year: Sundays in Ordinary Time in Year A

Explaining the Lectionary for Readers

Liturgical Resources for the Year of Mark: Sundays in Ordinary Time in Year B