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Welcome to ‘Ocean of Song’, a scriptorium in Aotearoa New Zealand. A scriptorium is more than a place of writing or creating books. In her book ‘The Medieval Scriptorium’, Sara J. Charles concludes that the charism of a scriptorium is prayerful writing. Today this way of life continues in different places around the world. These are writers, artists and bookbinders who follow the call of An Gèadh Fiadhaich. Mar sin bitheadh

Now be introduced to the poet. The scriptorium’s call to work is inspired by the Celtic Saints who artistically crafted Crois Chill Daltain, A cross that speaks into today’s world. 

Before each writing finds its way to you, it has  has its own voyage . They become available in book form and others will soon be available as liturgical readings and prayerful meditations available online.

As you read Craig’s writings you will find he draws treasured phrase An Gèadh Fiadhaich (Scot-Gaelic for The Wild Goose), a poetic name used by the Celts for the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost). It is used mainly associated with pilgrim voyages across untamed oceans.