Welcome to the Celtic Monk blog. I started this blog because I believe that Celtic Christianity has something of importance and beauty to offer. Together, we will explore Celtic spirituality by examining different books and topics, looking at historical questions, and perhaps most important of all, what it is like in practice. As both a person of faith, and also a priest, I will share many of my experiences and feelings. I look forward to hearing what you think and have to say.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I had the pleasure of hosting the Revd. Dr. Michael Ward this past December. He was here in Honolulu giving some lectures on C.S. Lewis. Dr. Ward, a St. Andrian like myself, is the world's foremost scholar on C.S. Lewis, author of The Narnia Code, and editor of The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis.

Dr. Ward's recent research in Lewis has created a storm in scholarly circles. Upto recently, Lewis's Narnia books-which most people probably know Lewis by-have never been viewed as more than lighter works- as something he did in his spare time. In sharp contrast, most English students (including myself) have focused on Lewis's scholarly works such as English Literature in theSixteenth Century (1954) Volume III of the Oxford History of English Literature and other books such as Mere Christianity, or The Screwtape Letters.

Now that view has all changed. The books in Narnia are now seen as deftly created and more sophisticated than ever imagined. Narnia will never be the same!

Best of all Dr. Ward is a humble, gentle person, who has taken his fame in stride!

About Me

I am a clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor. I am also a priest with the Celtic Catholic Church, and studied English literature at the University of St. Andrews, and theology at New College, at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. I am also board certified in mental health and substance abuse. My faith journey has allowed me the priviledge to work with the homeless, mentally ill, and newly arrived to the Hawaiian Islands for over twenty years. I am happily married to the most beautiful and interesting person I have ever met, and am doubly blessed to be living in paradise on the island of Oahu. I frequently write for the academic journal Social Work & Christianity.
For more information, please contact me at adahlburg@hotmail.com