Columba: Pilgrim and Penitent

This book examines the life, character and achievements of St. Columba, identifies the distinctive nature and legacy of his Christianity and explores its relevance today. The key strands of Columban Christianity -pilgrimage, penitence and politics - are unravelled and compared to the central concerns of the present Iona Community. The Saint's message has never been more timely than now, 1400 years after his death.