Blackbirds
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A hymn for St Francis’s Day
The piece reflects on nature’s beauty as a hymn of praise to God, embodying St Francis’s vision of creation’s interconnectedness. Continue reading
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God of the hill and shining sea
This hymn emphasizes God’s presence in everyday life, guiding us towards love and truth while connecting faith with local landscapes. Continue reading
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Easter with the Rooks
The rooks are loud in ragged trees,their caws like weathered cloth.They shake the morning into lifeas Easter stirs the froth.The blackbirds in the rafters wakeand test the warming air.Their chicks, half-feathered, blink at dawnas though surprised it’s there.And in the hush between the calls,a softer truth appears:that every trembling, newborn wingoutpaces all our fears. Copyright… Continue reading
