Greetings! My name is Carl McColman. Here's how I describe myself (at least, this week): American Celt, freelance author, aspiring contemplative, student of mysticism, and interfaith-friendly Catholic Christian.

I am the author of ten books on a variety of spiritual topics. Most of those books were written between 1997 and 2004, when my primary spiritual identity was Neopagan. However, after a life-changing pilgrimage to Ireland, I felt called to return to my faith of origin, Christianity, as expressed through Roman Catholicism. I was confirmed in the Catholic Church in March 2005. Now my primary areas of study are Christian mysticism, contemplative prayer, and Celtic spirituality. I remain friendly to other faiths, including the Neopagan community, and seek positive opportunities for dialogue between traditions.

Please visit my blog at The Website of Unknowing.

Here are links to my articles which have appeared on Beliefnet:

• After the Magic — My journey to Catholicism was, ironically, the logical extension of applying Pagan principles to my life.
  
  
• Diary of a Former Pagan: Celebrating Advent as a Catholic — In honoring Mary's pregnancy, we are reminded of that most subversive of spiritual qualities: patience.
  
  
• The Great Interfaith Experiment: Beliefnet’s Tour of Ireland — Well, I don’t know if it was “great” or not, but our colorful group of Christians, Pagans, and other assorted spiritual seekers certainly had fun during our week in Ireland in late 2003. Here’s my perspective on the experience.
  
  
• Is Brigid a Pagan Goddess or a Christian Saint? Yes. — The true value of Brigid, a beloved Irish figure, lies in the way she bridges two aspects of Celtic spirituality.
  
  
• Is Wicca Under a Spell? — As publishers produce more books about casting spells, is the spiritual message of witchcraft getting lost?
  
  
• The Pentagon and the Pentacle — As more Pagans serve in the military will the Pagan community evolve beyond its hippie roots?

And finally, here are a few of my books:

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