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A New Rhythm: Words, Windows, and the Quiet Keeping
In the Rule of St Benedict, we are told there is a time and a place for everything—a season for speaking and a season for silence. NeuroDivine has expanded over the last year to become a busy intersection of hymns, clinical reflections, and the “sacred imagination” of AI-generated art. As I have prayerfully considered the… Continue reading
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A Prayer in the Dialysis Chair, in the Spirit of St Benedict
In the quiet rhythm of treatment, I offer each breath as prayer, trusting that even this routine can be transformed into grace. Continue reading
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Hidden. Turning. Heart.
On this quiet day in Holy Week, betrayal begins not with noise, but a turning of the heart—inviting us to honest reflection and gentle return. Continue reading
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A pilgrim hymn for Holy Week – “God of fields and flowing plenty” (87 87 D)
A pilgrim hymn of land and plenty, calling us to share what we receive—where Christ meets us in abundance, and sends us to feed others. Continue reading
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Aisles. Burdens. Presence.
Next time you pass through a supermarket, look again—Christ is there, in quiet burdens, careful choices, and small acts of kindness that sustain daily life. Continue reading
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An original hymn for Palm Sunday — “O Christ, who rode through Zion’s gate” (CM)
A new common metre hymn grounding the Triumphant Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem into the quiet dignity of the Irish Midlands. Continue reading
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“Your Grace in Quiet Ways” — A Hymn and Sensory Prayer Reflection
The hymn “Quiet Ways” emphasizes God’s grace found in stillness, encouraging individuals, especially the neurodivergent, to embrace tranquility over performance as a path to spiritual wholeness. Continue reading
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An original hymn for Easter Day — “At break of day the stone was moved” (CM)
At break of day the stone was moved 1.At break of day the stone was moved,The earth beneath us stirred;The blackbird sang along the hedge,And hope rose with its word.2.For Christ, who walks the Shannon’s mistAnd meets us on our ways,Now stands beside our weeping placeAnd speaks our name with grace.3.Like Mary in the garden’s… Continue reading
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Across the Years and Seas
Friendship endures over distance and time, always returning. Continue reading
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A Lenten hymn – “I waited in the winter rain” (DLM)
A Lenten hymn inspired by Psalm 40, Exodus 9:13-35, and Hebrews 12:14-29 rooted in the Irish landscape Continue reading
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Storm. Shelter. Morning. Guarded by Otto
The wind is roaring through the dark,and rain beats on the pane;yet here my bed is warm and still,a refuge from the rain.With Otto resting in my hand,I breathe in soft and slow;while storms go wandering where they will,I’m held in gentle glow.The shadows dance upon the wall,The world is tucked away;Young Otto guards the… Continue reading
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Thorn. Path. Witness. A hymn of St Joseph of Arimathea in Britain — “Through Cornwall’s cliffs where breakers roar” (DCM)
A modern hymn recounting the pilgrim paths of St Joseph of Arimathea in double common metre. Continue reading
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In the Company of Ireland’s Saints
A familiar melody, gently reclaimed on St Patrick’s Night: a song‑poem of saints, landscape, and belonging, reshaped into something quietly Irish and wholly new. Continue reading
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Christ in the Everyday
Christ in the Everyday: Emmanuel Unnoticed is now published. This small collection of hymns began with a simple conviction: that Christ is not only found in the extraordinary, but quietly present in the ordinary rhythms of life—in supermarkets and streets, in waiting rooms and workplaces, in moments of weariness and small kindness. These texts are… Continue reading
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A hymn for St Benedict’s Day — “In valleys where the soft rains fall” (86 86 86)
A new hymn for St Benedict’s Day and a reflection on writing: A Quiet Rule for the Road. Continue reading
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Paths & Passages
Paths & Passages captures a season of prayer through Psalms 26 to 50, emphasizing the journey of faith, trust, and gratitude amidst life’s continuous movement. Continue reading
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Hymn for Fifth Sunday in Lent — “Spirit, lead us through the valley” (87 87 D)
The hymn “Spirit, lead us through the valley” reflects themes of hope, resurrection, and renewal amid grief, guided by the Spirit’s presence through life’s challenges. Continue reading
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A hymn for the Annunciation — “Hail, Mary, full of morning light” (DCM)
A quiet hymn for the Annunciation—where Mary’s yes becomes our invitation, and ordinary places become spaces where Christ is welcomed, formed, and made known again. Continue reading
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A hymn celebrating the Eucharist — “Upon the hill where grasses bend” (DCM)
At the table, heaven draws near: ordinary bread, quiet grace, and Christ present among us—sending us back into the world bearing peace, love, and holy presence. Continue reading
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Otto holds the first stitch
Learning slowly, one loop at a time—finding quiet grace in dialysis hours, with wool, waiting needles, and a gentle companion beside me. Continue reading
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A Map for the Journey: Navigating our New Menu
A new map for the journey: our updated menu offers clear pathways through the hymns, poems, and reflections that shape this neurodivergent and contemplative space. Continue reading
New book:
A Living Cloud of Irish Witnesses
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