The Cross upon you to free you from sin
The cross above you heaven to win.
The cross around you to make you complete
The Cross beneath you to earth your feet.
The Cross beyond you to stretch your heart
The Cross within you, Christ to impart.
Ray Simpson is Founding Guardian of the International Community of Aidan and Hilda and is a well known author. In 2016 he moved from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, UK, where the Community has a base for resources, study and retreat to a new Community House in Berwick-Upon-Tweed on the nearby mainland.
Wales - land of world cup soccer, songs and saints...
A Welsh lady who once pilgrimed to Lindisfarne sent me this poem for Christmas that recalled her visit:
'Jesus... as in my mind I stand on that distant shore near Lindisfarne your Holy Spirit flows again on me like gentle waves... 
Aidan of Lindisfarne: Irish Flame warms a New World
Aidan's life in Ireland, Iona and Northumbria - a hero's journey.
To listen to podcasts click on the link below
Earthkeepers Podcast Episodes | Circlewood
To watch my You Tube channels click on the link below
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P5ezfSLyWDB3OpYt17laQ
To see some Facebook interviews click on the link below
https://www.facebook.com/scott.brennan.397/videos/10222126448605635/
1. Berwick Historical Society Lecture: The Influence of the 7th c Irish Mission in N Britain and Bey
a prayer...
books
Celtic Prayer: Caught Up in Love
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1. Soul Friendship (Kindle Edition)
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In our disappointments, lift us up. In our denials, lift us up. In our duties, lift us up. Ascended Jesus, lift us up. #Ascensiontide
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