Aidan followed the Celtic form of Christian Spirituality like Patrick, Columba, and David. It has a strong sense of God's Presence in everyday life. I will kindle my fire this morning in the presence of the holy angels of heaven. It reminds us that as God became human in Jesus, so God's life is closely woven with our human life. God is the life within all life, and yet beyond all life.
Celtic spirituality believes in basic goodness of nature and of human nature.
Human beings are not basically sinful, but are made in God's image. Jesus came to free a good world from bondage to evil forces. The Celtic tradition as well as the Roman one are part of our Anglican heritage. We give thanks for Aidan and the faithful members of the Church of St. Aidan, Sutton Junction. We can learn from them as we face the challenges of God's present and future.