Above : Painting Of Saint Columcille With Horse Writing was one of their chief occupations, and it is to their industry that we owe the preservation of most of our ancient learning that has come down to us. They copied and multiplied manuscripts for their own use, or for presentation to others, and executed their work of transcription with the greatest care and artistic beauty. St. Columcille gave up whatever time he could spare from other labours to this work, and he ... Read More

Above : Picture Of Saint Finan They had, also, a great love of nature, and, as Dr. Eealy notes, a very keen perception of the grandeur and beauty of God's universe. " The voice of the storm and the strength of the sea, the majesty of lofty mountains and the glory of summer woods, spoke to their hearts even more eloquently than the voice of the preacher, or the writing on their parchments." They loved all the beauties of ... Read More