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Transform Yesterday’s Fight With Tomorrow’s Life - join Poet Craig A Roberts

Transform Yesterday’s Fight With Tomorrow’s Life - join Poet Craig A Roberts

By: Craig A Roberts
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Take a moment, come enter into a deeper spirituality, transform yesterday’s fight with tomorrow’s life by the restorative power of Solas Chrìost [Christ’s Light]. Join Poet Craig A. Roberts from Scriptorium Aotearoa for a time of prayerful mediation.


Overview of Poet Craig A. Roberts

Poet Craig A. Roberts is tangata tiriti of Aotearoa, New Zealand. He is an author known for his deep explorations of spirituality and leadership in facing the turbulent journeys of life. He writes from Scriptorium Aotearoa on the Kapiti Coast, where he draws inspiration from the ocean wilderness and his Celtic Christian heritage.


Craig's poetry often explores themes of love and pain, reflecting a unique perspective that resonates with both personal and universal experiences. While many New Zealand poets also delve into similar landscapes of mind, emotion and desire, Craig’s approach combines his scholarly background with a Celtic bardic style, setting him apart in the contemporary poetry scene.


Literary Contributions

Notable Works:

  • Waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey: This book features meditations and prayers, reflecting on faith, intimacy and spirituality. His writing encourages readers to engage with their inner lives connecting deeper into God.


  • Slow Wisdom: In this work, Craig discusses the concept of "slow wisdom" and its relevance in contemporary leadership and community dynamics. With a PhD in leadership studies, Craig integrates his academic background into his poetry, addressing the challenges faced by leaders today.


Engagement and Community

Poet Craig A. Roberts work aims to inspire others to explore their spirituality and creativity. He is a member of the international Community of Aidan and Hilda. His contributions to literature has been recognised both locally and internationally. He is also associated with organizations that support writers and their development.


Tāngata tiriti: Te Reo Maori meaning ‘people of the Treaty of Waitangi’.

Scriptorium: A place of prayerful writing


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Episodes
  • Waymark 8: Waypoints

    Waymark 8: Waypoints
    Aug 16 2025

    Transform Yesterday’s Fight With Tomorrow’s Life. Join Poet Craig A Roberts

    Season 2: WAYMARKS FOR THE CELTIC PILGRIM JOURNEY

    Episode 9: Waymark 8 - Waypoints

    (Episode 9 is the last of Season 2)

    Take 5 minutes, come enter into a deeper spirituality, transform yesterday’s fight with tomorrow’s life by the restorative power of Solas Chrìost.

    Poetic mediations and prayers exploring eight waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey.

    Listen or Read along with my book: Waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey: Meditations and Prayers from Aotearoa New Zealand. (2024), Anamchara Books, New York.

    The eight Waymarks are:

    Waymark 1: Journey

    Waymark 2: Intimacy

    Waymark 3: Essence

    Waymark 4: Angle of Vision

    Waymark 5: Rhythm

    Waymark 6: Voice

    Waymark 7: Reach

    Waymark 8: Waypoints


    Each Waymark poetically explored with:

    Letter to Anam-charaid (Soul friend)

    The Call

    Lectio Divina

    A Reflection

    Prayer

    Contemplative Cue


    Explore this Waymark more deeply in ‘Waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey’ with:

    Challenge of Trasna

    Journal Entry


    Notes on Poetic Language

    Scots-Gaelic

    [Indigenous poetic language of the Scottish Highlands]

    There are occasions when the listener will come across Scots Gaelic phrases - a poetic language. I do so to deepen the moment of imagery and reflection. To cause a pause in thought creates a moment with the Holy Trinity.

    An Gèadh Fiadhaich: “The Wild Goose,” the poetic name for the Holy Spirit - untamed by humanity.

    Anam-charaid (Anamchara - Irish): Soul friend.

    Ìosa Crìost: the name of Jesus Christ I enjoy using. The phrase in English is known and commonly misused, but in Scots Gaelic people stop think and wonder, “Who is this?”. A moment of communing with Him afresh.

    Solas Chrìost: Christ’s Light

    Sorchar nan Ruel: “Lightener of the Stars”, the poetic name of Jesus Christ.

    Trasna: Trasna is the place of crossing over - like crossing over a stormy mountain range through an unstable pass. The Challenge of Trasna: Once we choose to cross over there is no turning back.



    WRITINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE: Waymarks For The Celtic Pilgrim Journey & other Notable Works of Poet Craig A Roberts, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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    6 mins
  • Waymark 7: Reach

    Waymark 7: Reach
    Aug 16 2025

    Transform Yesterday’s Fight With Tomorrow’s Life. Join Poet Craig A Roberts

    Season 2: WAYMARKS FOR THE CELTIC PILGRIM JOURNEY

    Episode 8: Waymark 7 - Reach

    Take 5 minutes, come enter into a deeper spirituality, transform yesterday’s fight with tomorrow’s life by the restorative power of Solas Chrìost.

    Poetic mediations and prayers exploring eight waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey.

    Listen or Read along with my book: Waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey: Meditations and Prayers from Aotearoa New Zealand. (2024), Anamchara Books, New York.

    The eight Waymarks are:

    Waymark 1: Journey

    Waymark 2: Intimacy

    Waymark 3: Essence

    Waymark 4: Angle of Vision

    Waymark 5: Rhythm

    Waymark 6: Voice

    Waymark 7: Reach

    Waymark 8: Waypoints


    Each Waymark poetically explored with:

    Letter to Anam-charaid (Soul friend)

    The Call

    Lectio Divina

    A Reflection

    Prayer

    Contemplative Cue


    Explore this Waymark more deeply in ‘Waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey’ with:

    Challenge of Trasna

    Journal Entry


    Notes on Poetic Language

    Scots-Gaelic

    [Indigenous poetic language of the Scottish Highlands]

    There are occasions when the listener will come across Scots Gaelic phrases - a poetic language. I do so to deepen the moment of imagery and reflection. To cause a pause in thought creates a moment with the Holy Trinity.

    An Gèadh Fiadhaich: “The Wild Goose,” the poetic name for the Holy Spirit - untamed by humanity.

    Anam-charaid (Anamchara - Irish): Soul friend.

    Ìosa Crìost: the name of Jesus Christ I enjoy using. The phrase in English is known and commonly misused, but in Scots Gaelic people stop think and wonder, “Who is this?”. A moment of communing with Him afresh.

    Solas Chrìost: Christ’s Light

    Sorchar nan Ruel: “Lightener of the Stars”, the poetic name of Jesus Christ.

    Trasna: Trasna is the place of crossing over - like crossing over a stormy mountain range through an unstable pass. The Challenge of Trasna: Once we choose to cross over there is no turning back.


    The Book is available from most online stores...


    WRITINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE: Waymarks For The Celtic Pilgrim Journey & other Notable Works of Poet Craig A Roberts, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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    5 mins
  • Waymark 6: Voice

    Waymark 6: Voice
    Aug 16 2025

    Transform Yesterday’s Fight With Tomorrow’s Life. Join Poet Craig A Roberts

    Season 2: WAYMARKS FOR THE CELTIC PILGRIM JOURNEY

    Episode 7: Waymark 6 - Voice


    Take 5 minutes, come enter into a deeper spirituality, transform yesterday’s fight with tomorrow’s life by the restorative power of Solas Chrìost.

    Poetic mediations and prayers exploring eight waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey.

    Listen or Read along with my book: Waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey: Meditations and Prayers from Aotearoa New Zealand. (2024), Anamchara Books, New York.

    The eight Waymarks are:

    Waymark 1: Journey

    Waymark 2: Intimacy

    Waymark 3: Essence

    Waymark 4: Angle of Vision

    Waymark 5: Rhythm

    Waymark 6: Voice

    Waymark 7: Reach

    Waymark 8: Waypoints


    Each Waymark poetically explored with:

    Letter to Anam-charaid (Soul friend)

    The Call

    Lectio Divina

    A Reflection

    Prayer

    Contemplative Cue


    Explore this Waymark more deeply in ‘Waymarks for the Celtic Pilgrim Journey’ with:

    Challenge of Trasna

    Journal Entry

    Notes on Poetic Language

    Scots-Gaelic

    [Indigenous poetic language of the Scottish Highlands]

    There are occasions when the listener will come across Scots Gaelic phrases - a poetic language. I do so to deepen the moment of imagery and reflection. To cause a pause in thought creates a moment with the Holy Trinity.

    An Gèadh Fiadhaich: “The Wild Goose,” the poetic name for the Holy Spirit - untamed by humanity.

    Anam-charaid (Anamchara - Irish): Soul friend.

    Ìosa Crìost: the name of Jesus Christ I enjoy using. The phrase in English is known and commonly misused, but in Scots Gaelic people stop think and wonder, “Who is this?”. A moment of communing with Him afresh.

    Solas Chrìost: Christ’s Light

    Sorchar nan Ruel: “Lightener of the Stars”, the poetic name of Jesus Christ.

    Trasna: Trasna is the place of crossing over - like crossing over a stormy mountain range through an unstable pass. The Challenge of Trasna: Once we choose to cross over there is no turning back.

    The Book is available from most online stores...

    WRITINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE: Waymarks For The Celtic Pilgrim Journey & other Notable Works of Poet Craig A Roberts, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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    6 mins
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