Cats
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Heralds from Gibraltar
A reflection on migration, memory, and the “southern light” of Gibraltar—carried on swallows’ wings to two humans, two cats, and the spirit of dear Scholastica. Continue reading
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“Christ, stitch us in” a poem honouring Christ in the everyday of tailoring.
The poem inspired by Chris Suitor reflects on tailoring, everyday grace, and spiritual connection, culminating from a rich conversation in Belfast about music and life. Continue reading
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Andrew. Richard. Niamh.
Home woven in three strands: partner, creatures, grace Some prayers begin in silence. Others begin in the small, ordinary movements of a home—the click of the kettle, the soft thump of paws on the stairs, the familiar presence of the person who shares your days. This new hymn grew out of that kind of holiness:… Continue reading
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Morning Mercy. Two Cats and a Quiet Question
I woke slowly this morning, not to alarms or aches, but to the gentle weight of love. Niamh, our white cat, had curled herself close to my chest—near enough to feel my heartbeat, wise enough to stay clear of the dialysis line. Her presence was soft, deliberate, like a prayer that knows where to land.… Continue reading
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