Collage, acrylic and gold leaf
A description of the painting, by Bridget Macaulay
The celtic boat or coracle can be seen as a symbol of journeying; the movement that is at the heart of faith. It reminds us of vulnerable trust through the stories of Brendan and Columba who risked all to carry a message of grace.
The coracle is symbolic too of an ability to respond to the environment and the prevailing weather; learning to read the culture of our time and responding to the Spirit’s leading within it.
It speaks of simplicity and radical commitment (exposure of the whole of life to the claims of the Gospel of Christ).
The image of a coracle of faith asks us to make a journey inward in relationship with God and in understanding ourselves; a journey outwards in service and engagement in the issues of the wider world; and a journey with others in the joy and challenge of community.