June 2026
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A Hymn for a Wandering People, the Weary and the Small
A new hymn and reflection exploring Celtic thin places, St Columba’s crane, and finding sensory sanctuary amidst the recent community tensions in Northern Ireland. Continue reading
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From Pixels and Scraps to Codex
A fleeting thought becomes a note, a draft, a reflection, a post — and sometimes, if it keeps speaking, a page bound into a waiting codex. Continue reading
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Discover Irish Hymns: A Living Cloud of Saints
A New Collection of Irish Hymns One of the books quietly sitting in the background of NeuroDivine is A Living Cloud of Irish Witnesses: Hymns for the Saints of Ireland, published in January 2026. The collection brings together 41 hymn texts inspired by saints commemorated in the Irish Church’s calendar and in local tradition. Some… Continue reading
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A Clonmacnoise reflection with the spoken moment
At Clonmacnoise, a casual remark about asking my father a question became a sudden encounter with grief, memory, and the futures we lose Continue reading
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A hymn for St Barnabas the Encourager—“Christ, Healer at the holy feast” (CM)
A hymn for St Barnabas, son of consolation, exploring belonging, encouragement, neurodivergence, and Christ’s healing presence in bread, friendship, and creation Continue reading
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The Breath of Iona: Pattern, Prophecy, and Speaking the Ancient Word
Speaking ancient words at Temple Connor, a neurodivergent pilgrim finds a sensory reset at Durrow’s holy well, guided by the wild goose of the Spirit. Continue reading
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The Bread of Heaven at Clonmacnoise
Fresh from the altar at Temple Connor… At 11:00 a.m. today, on this Feast of St Columba, we gathered beside the Shannon where prayers have risen for fifteen centuries. As the notes of the Eucharist settle into the ancient stone, we reflect on what it means to be fed—and then sent. The Bread of Heaven… Continue reading
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Between Tuam and Clonmacnoise: A Columba’s Day Pilgrimage
On St Columba’s Day, a journey to Clonmacnoise recalls an earlier pilgrimage to Tuam—and the unexpected paths faith, illness, and grace can travel. Continue reading
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Beyond the Classroom Wall
Thirty years after leaving school, old ties, shared memories, and enduring friendships reveal how the bonds formed in youth continue beyond the classroom wall. Continue reading
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Celebrating Ballymena 400
Celebrate Ballymena’s 400th anniversary with this original hymn of heritage, resilience, and community. Discover how our shared history serves as a powerful modern anchor. Continue reading
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A hymn celebrating the Eucharist—“O Christ, our Manna in the Wild” (CM)
New Hymn: Taste the mystery of the Eucharist woven into Ireland’s bogs, hills, and thin places. “O Christ, our Manna in the wild”—sing it today. Continue reading
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But why so flipping hot?
Summer by the Barrow brings hawthorn blossom, swallows, sunshine, fluid restrictions, and one recurring prayer. A humorous NeuroDivine reflection on gratitude and heatwaves. Continue reading
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The Patina of Grace
Returning to Kilkenny amid grief and dialysis, a worn leather purse becomes a beautiful testament to Benedictine stability, conversion, and the patina of grace. Continue reading
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Adding our verse to the song
From 14th-century Red Book words to Kilkenny’s modern fields: a new Marian hymn born in St Canice’s, capturing centuries of prayer across the Nore. Continue reading
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The Monasticism of June
Find rest this June. Discover how the steady rhythms of the Book of Common Prayer and Benedictine stabilitas offer sanctuary for the sensory-overwhelmed, weary soul. Continue reading
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Called to one hope
Written in honour of the Anglican Consultative Council that is meeting in Belfast soon hosted by the Church of Ireland. I have written a 4-stanza hymn that directly reflects this year’s theme, “Called to One Hope.” It purposefully anchors the global Communion within our local landscape—referencing Belfast’s heights, lough, and river—before expanding outward into our… Continue reading
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The Parallel Path
Choosing life while letting go The rook lifts up its ancient crywhere morning stirs the land;it echoes Patrick’s travelling prayersstill guarding field and strand.The wren sings from the moss‑soft hedge,a spark of Brigid’s flame;its blessing like the Living Breadthat knows me by my name.The blackcap from the ash and thornpours song like holy wine;a draught… Continue reading
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