Recently, I had the joy of writing words for my friend Thurlow Weed’s tune Appleton. Now, in a beautiful reversal, Thurlow has composed a new tune—Monasterevin—for words I wrote on 4 December.
It’s a gift to see how our work continues to weave together: sometimes the music comes first, sometimes the words, but always they find harmony.
I’m grateful for this ongoing exchange, and delighted that my words now sing with Thurlow’s melod
Michael McFarland Campbell is a neurodivergent liturgical writer, organist, and storyteller living with chronic illness and fierce compassion. Rooted in Benedictine spirituality, his work transforms everyday routines—dialysis, knitting, walking, pain management—into sacred reflections. Through humour, advocacy, and creative care, he uplifts the dignity of the misunderstood and inspires inclusive acts of hope, connection, and healing.
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