The poetry of Patrick Kavanagh offers a radical affirmation not only of the human condition, but of the natural world and of God’s presence in both the majestic and mundane facets of daily life. In this illuminating landmark study of the great Monaghan sage, Una Agnew situates Kavanagh’s life and writings squarely in the tradition of Christian mysticism, exploring how his intensely earthy and accessible poems celebrate the presence of the divine ‘in the bits and pieces of everyday’.
A Breath of Fresh Éire is a collection of essays that celebrates the beauty of the Irish landscape and showcases both famous landmarks and lesser-known locations. The text is accompanied by stunning photographs taken by the author.
Of Limerick Saints and Seekers is an impressive collection of stories of lives of extraordinary people from a variety of faith traditions and perspectives, from well-known saints to unknown and unsung religious and lay people.
Stress can be caused by a single event but chronic stress is caused by a lot of small events building over time. In this important book, the reader is invited to recognise the signs of chronic stress and to take the vital small steps to address its symptoms.
Helps the reader to understand the body's reaction to crisis and how the physiological response impacts our ways of thinking, often for long periods of time.
An illustrated collection of dark fairy tales with a twist for readers 10+. With an introduction by Martin Burns, this extraordinary collection highlights the dark, bizarre and extraordinary fairy tales researched and collected during the 1880s. It is aimed at readers 10+ but will appeal to adults and anyone interested in folklore.