He presided over groups of monasteries known as familia, seeking justice, humility and mercy and Adomnan, his biographer, recalls Columba's life of austerity. Columba had a special gift of reconciling people to themselves and to others and there was a community for penitence on the island of Tiree. Peter read us Adomnan's moving account of Columba's death after which the group discussed Columba's message of sanctity and leadership for today. Following a Eucharist on the theme of St Columba, using the liturgy from Celtic Worship Through the Year ' and songs from the Iona Community, there was a shared lunch and a time of prayer. This page is under continuous development.
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