StBrigid
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The Currach and the Current: Finding Rest in Christ
Find rest from a frantic world. This Celtic hymn and reflection for Proper 9 explores Christ’s light yoke through the imagery of the Irish landscape. Continue reading
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Reclaiming the Rhythm: The Banner, the Boyne, and the Bread of Heaven
1. Come lift your hearts and voices,And praise the Lord of grace;For Patrick met Christ’s mercyIn every lonely place.He learned the Bread of Heaven,The Feast that makes us new,And preached the living PresenceThat burns the whole world through.His love is old and beautiful,His kingdom is divine;His grace flows like a river—A light in every time.O… Continue reading
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A quiet milestone in Kildare
A lovely thing happened today. One of my hymns was sung in St Brigid’s Cathedral, written at the kind invitation of Rev Philip McKinley. There’s something very moving about hearing words that started out quietly on a page finally becoming part of the living prayer of the Church. After the service, I had the chance… Continue reading
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Courage. Gentleness. Wisdom. A new hymn celebrating St Agatha “O God of Rome’s first faithful ones” (CM)
This hymn grew out of listening rather than certainty. It brings together two women who never met, yet somehow recognise one another across time and land. Saint Agatha, standing her ground in the hard stone world of Rome, and Saint Brigid, whose holiness took root in hearth-fire, field, and care for ordinary people. One knew… Continue reading
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Walk. Prayer. Grace – “We walk Saint Brigid’s way today”
We walk Saint Brigid’s way today We walk Saint Brigid’s way todayThrough Monasterevin’s grace;With pilgrim hearts and steady stepsWe seek God’s holy place.We gather at the parish church,One family in prayer;To bless the road, to share the light,And meet Christ walking there.We thank you, God, for shepherds sentTo guide this flock with care;For bishops who,… Continue reading
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