Spirituality
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A hymn for Pip & Jim — “Christ, the Path of ancient blessing” (87.87.D)
Philip’s longing and James’s steadfastness meet the neurodivergent “haze” in this new hymn. A prayer for those finding ogham courage on the Church’s quiet thresholds. Continue reading
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A new hymn for the Fifth Sunday of Easter — “At altar-stone Your work is shown” (CM)
A new Easter hymn for the neurodivergent soul. Rooted in Psalm 31, this sensory liturgy celebrates our unique “times” and “irregular” shapes within the Body. Continue reading
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A Pilgrim Church, A Shared Table: A hymn of mission—“From wells where ancient saints once prayed” (DCM)
From wells where ancient saints once prayed 1.From wells where ancient saints once prayedand fires of Brigid shone,you formed a Church of wandering heartsto make your mercy known.Through coracle and pilgrim staffyour Gospel crossed the sea;and Ireland’s monks in distant landsbore witness faithfully.2.At your shared table, Christ, we stand,recalling love outpoured;in broken bread and lifted… Continue reading
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A hymn of thanks for Ballymena Academy — “We thank You Lord, for steadfast ground” (DCM)
Thirty years on, and on the eve of its bicentenary, a hymn of thanksgiving for Ballymena Academy—for steadfast purpose, shared memory, and foundations that still hold. Continue reading
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Between Two Homes: A Hymn from the In-between—“Where Tiber winds through ancient streets” (CM)
An Irish Anglican explores the “in-between” of faith through a new hymn, reflecting on a historic Roman encounter and the personal longing for a shared home. Continue reading
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A new hymn for St Mark’s Day —“God of wild and urgent Gospel” (87 87 D)
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A new Easter hymn for Good Shepherd Sunday—“The Shepherd walks our winding ways” (DCM)
Walk the Barrow’s mist with a Shepherd who never hurries. This new hymn offers a quiet, neurodivergent-friendly refuge for Good Shepherd Sunday’s winding, sacred paths. Continue reading
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A new hymn for Calstock—“By Tamar’s tide we stand in hope” (DCM)
A hymn for St Andrew, shaped by memory and place, rooted in the landscape and soundscape of Calstock in Cornwall’s Tamar Valley. Continue reading
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Still Easter Light
Easter Monday feels ordinary, yet the Church still stands in dawn‑light. The world moves on, but Christ is risen, still. Alleluia. Continue reading
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Eucharistic Easter hymn — “On Kildare’s Plain the Dawn Unfolds” (CM)
A Eucharistic Easter hymn written in Kildare Cathedral on Easter Day reminding us of the Risen Christ. 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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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 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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A hymn for St Joseph’s Day — “In Patricktide we bless your name” (DCM)
Celebrate St Joseph’s Day with a new Irish hymn. From Rathlin’s cliffs to Antrim’s glens, honour the quiet guardian who sheltered Christ through every fragile day. Continue reading
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A Good Friday hymn along Ireland’s great river — “The sky grows dark on Calv’ry’s hill” (DCM)
The Shannon beneath the Cross—The sky grows dark on Calv’ry’s hill 1.The sky grows dark on Calv’ry’s hill,the Shannon’s waters sigh;by Clonmacnoise the reeds bow low,its ancient stones reply.A wounded Christ hangs silent now,His final hour is nigh;and all the land holds trembling breathto watch the Saviour die.2.“My God, where are you in this pain?”His… Continue reading
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A hymn of inclusion – “Where Christ walks through our city streets” (CM)
A hymn imagining Christ walking Dublin’s streets—by the Liffey, Moore Street, and harbour winds—reminding us that holiness draws people in and leaves no heart pushed aside. Continue reading
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A hymn giving thanks for the Mothers Union — “O God who gathers us in love” (CM)
Celebrating 150 years of Mothers’ Union worldwide. A Mothering Sunday hymn of thanksgiving for faithful service, for Ireland’s witness, and for my own mother — and mothers everywhere. Continue reading
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A hymn of the New Covenant — “In whispered winds You speak again” (CM)
In whispered winds You speak again 1.In whispered winds You speak again,Your covenant made new;Not carved on stone of Sinai’s height,But written deep and true.2.You trace Your promise on our heartsLike sunlight on the dew;As meadowsweet in summer fields,Your mercy rises too.3.The shadows flee the morning light,The ancient rites give way;The tent of cloth and… Continue reading
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Compline hymn – “Beneath Your wings, O Holy One” (Common Metre)
A hymn rooted in the Irish landscape inspired by the ancient compline psalm 91. Continue reading
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A Feast of Grace Unseen: a Eucharistic hymn – “Along the bog-road, dawn alights” (Common Metre)
Inspired by Isaiah 52:3, this hymn imagines Christ’s Eucharistic grace along an Irish bog road, where creation pauses as redemption unfolds. Continue reading
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