October 2025
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Fearful. Wonderful. Faithful.
Psalm 139 opens with a breathtaking truth: we are fully known by God. Not just in our strengths, but in our complexity. For those who experience the world through neurodivergence, this psalm is a balm. It tells us that every thought, every pattern, every moment of overwhelm or brilliance is seen and understood. God does Continue reading
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Candle. Rhythm. Mercy.
A morning reflection on readiness, quiet encouragement, and the grace of rising together when the signal comes. The readings for this morning—Psalm 111, 1 Maccabees 7:1–20, and John 13:21–30—carry a strange tension. Praise and betrayal. Courage and compromise. A candlelit room where someone slips out into the dark. And yet, the psalmist begins with a Continue reading
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Stillness. Choosing. Staying.
On trustworthy leadership, gentle correction, and the rhythm of shared care. Today’s readings and Rule offer a quiet choreography of discernment, dignity, and shared responsibility. In Psalm 116, we hear the voice of one who has survived—not only physical danger, but the slow erosion of trust and belonging. The psalmist’s vow to walk in the Continue reading
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Bank Holiday Blues
When the timetable shifts, so does the soul. A reflection on dialysis, delays, and small mercies. Continue reading
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Kneel. Hold. Heal.
Reverence in the Presence of Shared Grace “Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done marvellous things.” — Psalm 98:1 Today’s rhythm begins with a trumpet blast of praise and ends in the quiet dignity of communal rising. Psalm 98 invites us to rejoice in the Lord’s victory—not our own cleverness or Continue reading
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Rain. Silence. Mercy.
When silence becomes praise and mercy meets the rain-soaked soil, even the overlooked find their place in the liturgy of being seen. This week’s reflection honours the quiet dignity of showing up—without performance, without apology. Continue reading
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Blanket That Hugs Back
Wrapped in Sherpa softness, this blanket feels like a teddy bear’s hug—perfect for sensory calm and quiet joy. Continue reading
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Rededicate. Rejoice. Repeat.
Lighting the lamp in a quiet chapel, this reflection weaves Psalmody, rededication, and resurrection into a rhythm of presence—where constraint becomes sacred, and the Psalter still glows with quiet light. Continue reading
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A Day Without a Bear
No bear beside me. A funeral in Lisburn. Grief, grace, and quiet courage carried me through. I managed. Just. Continue reading
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Darkness. Tending. Awe.
Three women. One tomb. A psalm that ends in darkness—and a silence that trembles with the hint of resurrection. Continue reading
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