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Beyond the Gale: A Hymn and Reflection for All Souls’ Day
A quiet All Souls’ Day hymn remembering beloved names and forgotten souls held in God’s mercy. Continue reading
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When the Veil Grows Thin: An All Hallows’ Even Hymn and Reflection
As autumn mists gather over bog and hillside, All Hallows’ Even invites us into wonder rather than fear. Through this hymn and reflection, explore the Irish landscape, the wisdom of Celtic Christianity, and the sacred thin places where heaven seems closer than we imagined. Continue reading
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The Saints Still Walk Our Winding Ways
An All Saints hymn celebrating holiness, Eucharistic wonder, and grace shining through Ireland’s landscapes. Continue reading
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By Holy Wells and Winding Ways: A hymn and reflection for Saint Simon and Saint Jude
Saints Simon and Jude guide pilgrims through Irish landscapes, enduring faith, friendship, and witness. Continue reading
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Summer Was Our Standard Time
“Summer Was Our Standard Time”: a Common Metre reflection on the Standard Time Act, 1968. Continue reading
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October Bank Holiday
While Ireland rests, cold platforms and a four-hour chair quietly keep life moving forward. Continue reading
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Beyond the Hills of Time: A New Hymn for the Fifth Sunday before Advent
The hymn reflects on faith, love, and God’s eternal presence through life’s journeys and uncertainties. Continue reading
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The Carb Before the Storm
We might not be able to pronounce half the shapes in the pantry, but we can certainly clean the bowls. A cautionary ballad for shirts, forks, and afternoon naps. Continue reading
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A hymn for St James of Jerusalem, the Brother of our Lord
Saint James embodies faith, wisdom, and inclusion, guiding others towards God’s love and grace. Continue reading
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Elevation
A dialysis-free day faded as low blood pressure left me exhausted and resting. Continue reading
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A Sanctuary in the Stillness: Walking the Triogue, Facing the Chair
From riverbank grace to the dialysis chair, a tiny goldcrest reveals God’s abiding, enduring love. Continue reading
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Before the Count
Transparency in church governance begins long before the count—with open invitations, clear paths, and informed choice. Continue reading
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Finding Brigid in a Cork Park
A poem in Fitzgerald Park invites reflection on tradition, uncertainty, and the power of words. Continue reading
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Morning Walk
Under Orion’s silent watch, a morning commute becomes a quiet prayer between stars and station lights. Continue reading
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The Monk Beneath the Robes: a new hymn and reflection for St Hugh of Lincoln
Discover how the interior silence of St Hugh of Lincoln transforms crowded lives into prayer. Continue reading
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Echoes from the Ancient Crypt
A thirty-year reflection on Ripon’s ancient crypt, daily cathedral prayer, and neurodivergent grace. Continue reading
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The God Who Calls and Stays
God remains steadfast and merciful despite human wandering and uncertainty, always inviting us home. Continue reading
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The Healing Scribe and the Lapis Light: a hymn and reflection for St Luke’s Day
St Luke’s gospel illustrates Christ’s healing and hospitality, inviting us to reflect and share kindness. Continue reading
Acts 19:9, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1–4, Acts 9:2, Book of Kells, Christ the Healer, Christ the Pilgrim, Curlew, Ezekiel 1:10, Healing, Isaiah 61:1–2, Luke 1, Luke 10, Luke 10:1–3, Luke 10:33–34, Luke 14, Luke 14:15–24, Luke 15, Luke 15:11–32, Luke 19, Luke 19:10, Luke 1:1–4, Luke 1:29–30, Luke 1:46–55, Luke 1:68–79, Luke 2, Luke 22, Luke 22:14–20, Luke 24:30-32, Luke 2:10, Luke 3, Luke 3:16, Luke 3:22, Luke 4, Luke 4:1, Luke 4:14, Luke 4:18-19, Luke 5, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 6, Luke 6:19, Luke 8, Luke 8:43–48, Luke 9, Luke 9:51, NDH-0306, Psalm 147:3, Revelation 22:2, Revelation 4:7, River Barrow, Romans 8:19–22, Slemish, Winged-ox
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