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Anam Cara is a phrase that refers to the Celtic concept of the "soul friend" in religion and spirituality. The phrase is an anglicization of the Irish word anamchara, anam meaning "soul" and cara meaning "friend". The term was popularized by Irish author John O'Donohue in his 1997 book Anam Ċara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom about Celtic spirituality. In the Celtic tradition "soul friends" are considered an essential and integral part of spiritual development. The Martyrology of Óengus recounts an incident where Brigid of Kildare counseled a young cleric that "...anyone without a soul friend is like a body without a head." A similar concept is found in the Welsh periglour.

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  • Anam Cara is a phrase that refers to the Celtic concept of the "soul friend" in religion and spirituality. The phrase is an anglicization of the Irish word anamchara, anam meaning "soul" and cara meaning "friend". The term was popularized by Irish author John O'Donohue in his 1997 book Anam Ċara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom about Celtic spirituality. In the Celtic tradition "soul friends" are considered an essential and integral part of spiritual development. The Martyrology of Óengus recounts an incident where Brigid of Kildare counseled a young cleric that "...anyone without a soul friend is like a body without a head." A similar concept is found in the Welsh periglour. The Anam Cara involves a friendship that psychotherapist William P. Ryan describes as "compassionate presence". According to O'Donohue, the word anamchara originates in Irish monasticism, where it was applied to a monk's teacher, companion, or spiritual guide. However, Edward C. Sellner traces its origin to the early Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers: "This capacity for friendship and ability to read other people's hearts became the basis of the desert elders' effectiveness as spiritual guides." Their teachings were preserved and passed on by the Christian monk John Cassian, who explained that the soul friend could be clerical or lay, male or female. (en)
  • Anam Cara es una frase que hace referencia al concepto celta del amigo de alma en religión y espiritualidad. Proviene del anglicismo de la palabra irlandesa anamchara, anam significando "alma" y cara "amigo". El término fue popularizado por el autor, filósofo y sacerdote irlandés John O'Donohue en su libro Anam Ċara: El Libro de la Sabiduría Celta, que habla sobre la cosmovisión y filosofía celta. En ella, los "amigos del alma" están considerados una parte esencial e integral del desarrollo espiritual.​ El Martyrology de Óengus recoge un incidente donde Brigid de Kildare aconsejó a un joven clérigo diciéndole «...alguien sin un amigo de alma es como un cuerpo sin cabeza».​ En el término galés periglour, se halla un concepto similar.​ El Anam Cara implica una amistad que el psicoterapeuta William P. Ryan describe como una "presencia compasiva".​ Según O'Donohue, la palabra anamchara origina en el monasticismo irlandés, donde se llamaba así al profesor de un monje, compañero, o guía espiritual.​ Por su parte, Edward C. Sellner atribuye su origen a los primeros padres del desierto y las primeras madres del desierto: "Esta capacidad amistosa y habilidad para leer los corazones de otras personas son la base de la efectividad como guías espirituales de los Padres del Desierto."​ Sus enseñanzas fueron preservadas y promulgadas por el monje cristiano John Cassian, quien explicó que el amigo de alma podría ser clérigo o laico, hombre o mujer. (es)
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  • Anam Cara is a phrase that refers to the Celtic concept of the "soul friend" in religion and spirituality. The phrase is an anglicization of the Irish word anamchara, anam meaning "soul" and cara meaning "friend". The term was popularized by Irish author John O'Donohue in his 1997 book Anam Ċara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom about Celtic spirituality. In the Celtic tradition "soul friends" are considered an essential and integral part of spiritual development. The Martyrology of Óengus recounts an incident where Brigid of Kildare counseled a young cleric that "...anyone without a soul friend is like a body without a head." A similar concept is found in the Welsh periglour. (en)
  • Anam Cara es una frase que hace referencia al concepto celta del amigo de alma en religión y espiritualidad. Proviene del anglicismo de la palabra irlandesa anamchara, anam significando "alma" y cara "amigo". El término fue popularizado por el autor, filósofo y sacerdote irlandés John O'Donohue en su libro Anam Ċara: El Libro de la Sabiduría Celta, que habla sobre la cosmovisión y filosofía celta. En ella, los "amigos del alma" están considerados una parte esencial e integral del desarrollo espiritual.​ El Martyrology de Óengus recoge un incidente donde Brigid de Kildare aconsejó a un joven clérigo diciéndole «...alguien sin un amigo de alma es como un cuerpo sin cabeza».​ En el término galés periglour, se halla un concepto similar.​ (es)
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