Limerick spiritual singer pens new divine book
IN HER new book, interfaith minister and spiritual singer, Limerick woman Nóirín Ní Riain, shows us how we can create meaningful rituals on a daily basis.
Titled Sacred Rituals: A Simple Book of Everyday Prayer, the book was published by Hachette and launched in October.
In her book, Nóirín shows us how we can create small, meaningful rituals through our day to help us connect fully to our souls, and to the energy of the divine.
Drawing from the traditions which have fed her own heart – the Celtic, Irish tradition on the one hand and the Christian tradition into which she was born – Sacred Rituals examines the close links between these and other different faiths throughout the world and, in doing so, shows us the way back to a more personal and intimate connection to prayer.
With personal stories and suggestions for creating our spiritual space, rituals and practice, Sacred Rituals is a stunning book of spirituality for people of all faiths and none.
The book is for those searching for a deeper sense of meaning and connection to a higher source in today’s world.
Nóirín is an Irish spiritual singer, theologian, teacher, author and Interfaith Minister.
Known as the High Priestess of Gregorian Chant (plainchant, plainsong), she is also known as a singer of Celtic music, Sean-nós and Indian songs.
Nóirín has released 16 albums since 1978, including three with her sons Eoin and Mícheál (Owen and Moley) Ó Súilleabháin under the performance name A.M.E.N.
Author of several books, including her autobiography, in 2003, she was awarded the first ever doctorate in theology from MIC, University of Limerick.
In 2017, Nóirín was ordained an Interfaith Minister with One Spirit Interfaith Foundation Seminary in London.
Now, she spends much of her time officiating at diverse rituals such as marriages, funerals, naming ceremonies, divorces, house blessings, and other sacred ceremonies. She lives near Glenstal Abbey, County Limerick.