Kirjahaku

This is a collection of poetry written beginning in 1975 until the early 1990s. The writing of the poems was done based upon direct life experiences, events or inspirations found in day-to-day living. The poems cover a wide range of topics, yet focus, for the most part, on how we view love, our relationships, and dealing with life as a whole. The author uses a style that came, in part, from his Grandmother. She was greatly influenced by the tone and craft of Longfellow and Frost. While he is not a poet by trade, his work weaves an interesting and sometimes amusing tapestry of one man's journey through his "youthful" years.

The Kentigern Way is a guide to a pilgrimage route in one of the most majestic landscapes in the UK, that of the Lake District, which is rich in beauty, nature and history. More than this, it provides an historical backdrop to St Kentigern and the region, cutting through myths and assumptions to examine the reality of emerging 6th-century Christianity in ‘Britannia’. Kentigern is also known as St Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow, although his influence goes far beyond that city. This book also discusses what pilgrimage is (and how it differs from tourism) and provides suggestions on how to enrich the pilgrimage experience through guided reflections and prayers. Although the pilgrimage is rooted in Christian sacred sites, it is made accessible to people of all faiths and none who seek spiritual depth in the experience. You don’t have to be a Christian to follow this pilgrimage route, nor will this book try to make you one. Includes a look at the feminine in contemporary Christianity and a special section on the importance of Kentigern’s often-ignored mother, Teneu. Historians will enjoy the honest assessment of Kentigern’s life and some revealing asides about the reality of Celtic culture. Walkers will find an enthralling travel guide and a beautiful, manageable route. Contemplatives will be encouraged by the emphasis on listening and stillness. And I challenge anyone not to be inspired and intrigued by the thoughtfulness and love that have gone into researching and producing this unusual and compelling work. James Newcome, Bishop of Carlisle