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A book for pilgrims to Iona who wish to slow down, either because of physical limitations, or because of their usual hectic pace of life. It will be of interest to all who visit Iona, but the focus is on the gift of being still.
Fiction
A new short novel from one of Scotland's renowned writers. In a fractured dystopic future, the child Rue finds solace in the garden of a mysterious community … 'A gem-like wisdom-tale of perfect clarity and depth.'
Lent & Easter
Daily readings, prayers and meditations for Holy Week, from Iona Community members, associates and friends, with an additional resource section of poems, prayers and reflections.
Lent & Easter
A practical course for embodying the season of Lent through the intersection of classical Hatha Yoga practice and Christian spirituality. The eight sessions can be practised on a chair only or on an exercise mat.
Advent & Christmas
Publication October 26th. Daily scripture readings, poetic reflections, and candle-lighting prayers for Advent, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Prayer & Worship
Wild Goose Big Book of Liturgies & Resources 3: Bread of Hope
Iona Community worship resources for Lent, Holy Week, Advent, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, weddings, funerals, International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Pentecost, St Benedict’s Day, and much more.
Meditations & Reflections
Inspiring and often humorous reflections on how to live a good life - especially in the small moments. It's about keeping your feet on this sacred earth. And taking wing. At the same time.
Issues & Inspirations
A social, political and economic perspective on the history of Lowland Scotland through one family's story. They were 'both bystanders and participants in wars, religious conflicts and huge economic and social developments, and in changing class and gender roles.' Pertinent to the current debate about Scotland’s relationship in and to the United Kingdom and in the aftermath of Brexit.
Iona
This full colour cookbook from Iona Abbey Kitchen includes (often with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives) soups, salads, numerous vegetarian main courses, fish and seafood, meat, sandwich spreads, bread, sweet treats, drinks and – as many Abbey guests will affirm – the best porridge ever.
Inspiration for each day of Lent, Holy Week, Advent, Christmas and beyond, including short passages from scripture, reflective poems, suggestions for meditation or action, and short prayers.
Latest E-Books
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A book for pilgrims to Iona who wish to slow down, either because of physical limitations, or because of their usual hectic pace of life. It will be of interest to all who visit Iona, but the focus is on the gift of being still.
Fiction
A new short novel from one of Scotland's renowned writers. In a fractured dystopic future, the child Rue finds solace in the garden of a mysterious community … 'A gem-like wisdom-tale of perfect clarity and depth.'
Lent & Easter
Daily readings, prayers and meditations for Holy Week, from Iona Community members, associates and friends, with an additional resource section of poems, prayers and reflections.
Lent & Easter
A practical course for embodying the season of Lent through the intersection of classical Hatha Yoga practice and Christian spirituality. The eight sessions can be practised on a chair only or on an exercise mat.
Advent & Christmas
Daily scripture readings, poetic reflections, and candle-lighting prayers for Advent, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Iona Community worship resources for Lent, Holy Week, Advent, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, weddings, funerals, International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Pentecost, St Benedict’s Day, and much more.
This full colour cookbook from Iona Abbey Kitchen includes (often with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives) soups, salads, numerous vegetarian main courses, fish and seafood, meat, sandwich spreads, bread, sweet treats, drinks and – as many Abbey guests will affirm – the best porridge ever.
Inspiring and often humorous reflections on how to live a good life - especially in the small moments. It's about keeping your feet on this sacred earth. And taking wing. At the same time.
Issues & Inspirations
A social, political and economic perspective on the history of Lowland Scotland through one family's story. They were 'both bystanders and participants in wars, religious conflicts and huge economic and social developments, and in changing class and gender roles.' Pertinent to the current debate about Scotland’s relationship in and to the United Kingdom and in the aftermath of Brexit.
Meditations & Reflections
Finding Our Way Back, Praying Our Way Forward (Downloadable book)
Inspiration for each day of Lent, Holy Week, Advent, Christmas and beyond, including short passages from scripture, reflective poems, suggestions for meditation or action, and short prayers.
Latest E-Liturgies & Prayers Downloads
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Palestine
A cycle of prayers written as a sign to the author’s friends in Gaza that they are not alone and that even in the countries arming their enemies people are praying. 35 pages.
Maundy Thursday
A handwashing service for the evening of Maundy Thursday as it grows dark. 10 pages.
Holy Week
Digital download: A series of short reflections and prayers that might be used before – or during – a simple meal each evening of Holy Week. 4 pages.
Good Friday
Digital download: A group activity to reflect on some of the things that people other than Jesus said on Good Friday. 3 pages.
Digital download: Poems about finding our own paths to hopeful spaces. ‘Hope is a dimension of the spirit …' 8 pages.
Meditations
Digital download: A wee meditation on being that might be used before a time of quiet. 1.5 pages
Good Friday
Digital download: A poetic reflection on the journey of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa. 3 pages.
Advent & Christmas
Digital download: A collection of meditations for the space in between Christmas and New Year, with suggestions for prayerful time as well. The emphasis is on silence, connection and time to breathe after the pressures of the Christmas season. 13 pages.
Digital download: Resources for an Epiphany service, including a responsive reading, a prayer, and an extensive reflection. 6 pages.
Digital download: Stories, drama scripts, monologues, prayers and reflections related to lectionary readings for September, taken from the book Autumn, by Ruth Burgess. 35 pages.
Latest Audio Downloads
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Audio download: Eighteen of the songs from the Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise songbook. For the whole album as one zipped file, go here.
Audio download: Eighteen of the songs from the Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise songbook. For separate tracks on the whole album go here.
Music (audio)
An album from the Wild Goose Resource Group. 19 of the songs from the We Walk His Way collection, recorded by John L. Bell, Graham Maule and the Wild Goose Collective. For the whole album as one zipped file go here.
Music (audio)
The Truth Sets Us Free is a collection from various parts of the world – as far apart as Hawaii, Singapore, Mozambique, Glasgow and elsewhere – these are songs intended, as the title (which comes from the words of Jesus) suggests, to liberate us from limited horizons. For the whole album as one zipped file go here.
Music (audio)
The Truth Sets Us Free is a collection from various parts of the world – as far apart as Hawaii, Singapore, Mozambique, Glasgow and elsewhere – these are songs intended, as the title (which comes from the words of Jesus) suggests, to liberate us from limited horizons. For the songbook go here. For individual tracks from the album, go here.
Music (audio)
An album from the Wild Goose Resource Group. 19 of the songs from the We Walk His Way collection, recorded by John L. Bell, Graham Maule and the Wild Goose Collective. For the CD version of the album go here. For the songbook go here. For individual tracks from the album, go here.
Music (audio)
Downloadable music track from Iona Moments: Piano music from Iona Abbey. One of a series of pieces composed as 'intros' and 'outros' for services in the Abbey, inspired by special moments in community and by a feeling of communion with the landscape of Iona.
Music (audio)
Downloadable music track from Iona Moments: Piano music from Iona Abbey. One of a series of pieces composed as 'intros' and 'outros' for services in the Abbey, inspired by special moments in community and by a feeling of communion with the landscape of Iona.
Latest Sheet Music Downloads
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Sheet music
Sheet music download: A song about letting go, from one of the Iona Abbey musicians. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A song for Easter Sunday, by one of the Iona Abbey musicians. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A song close to the hearts of many affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, who have found that it represents their hopes and feelings during the time of lockdown. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A song based on an affirmation used by the Iona Community about living as close to God when apart as when together. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A responsive blessing song – from one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 2 pages.
Sheet music download: Song of trust based on Psalm 63 from the Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise collection, by John L Bell. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: Song based on Psalm 40 from the Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise collection, by John L Bell. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: Song based on Psalm 56 from the Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise collection, by John L Bell. 2 pages.
Sheet music download: Song based on Psalm 19 from the Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise collection, by John L Bell. 1 page.
Sheet music download: Song of praise based on Psalm 147, from the Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise collection, by John L Bell. 3 pages.