Virtues of the Irish Saints - by Gary McLoughlin (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A Journey Through Celtic Holiness and Hope

Step into the rich spiritual heritage of Ireland with Virtues of the Irish Saints, a captivating exploration of the holy men and women who shaped a uniquely Celtic expression of Christianity--one deeply rooted in nature, mysticism, hospitality, and unwavering faith.

Beginning with the courageous mission of St. Patrick, who returned to the land of his captivity to ignite a spiritual transformation, this book is more than a historical reflection--it's a timeless guide for navigating today's challenges with grace and purpose.

Through vivid storytelling and spiritual insight, readers will encounter the lives of beloved Irish saints, including:

- St. Aidan of Lindisfarne - gentle in heart, bold in mission
- St. Brendan the Navigator - a fearless seeker of God across the seas
- St. Brigid of Kildare - a beacon of compassion and generosity
- St. Ciarán of Clonmacnoise - founder of a monastic legacy
- St. Columba of Iona - poet, peacemaker, and visionary
- St. Columbanus - missionary of Irish wisdom across Europe
- St. Ita of Killeedy - spiritual mother to future saints
- St. Kevin of Glendalough - contemplative soul in harmony with creation
- St. Oliver Plunkett - martyr of faith in a time of persecution

Blending history, hagiography, and Celtic spirituality, this inspiring collection invites readers to draw strength from the virtues of these saints--courage, humility, simplicity, and joy--and to discover how their enduring witness can illuminate our own spiritual path today.

About the Author

Gary McLoughlin is an artist, designer, writer, musician and worship director who loves culture, history and sacred devotion. He and his wife Judith grew up in Country Armagh in Ireland and emigrated to the United states in 1996, settling in Atlanta Georgia where they established a food and travel company called The Shamrock and Peach. Together they worked on two Irish food and culture books, The Shamrock and Peach and The Return to Ireland, and spend months of the year showcasing the beauty and culture of Ireland on their varied tours of the Emerald Isle. Gary has led worship in several churches for over thirty years, both in Ireland and the USA and has a deep love for sharing sacred songs, liturgy and poetry. He has had a long passion for Celtic Spirituality, rooted in the history and stories of his homeland and has a passion for to share that culture with others.