CelticSpirituality
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The Echolocation of Grace
After dialysis, the bats over the River Barrow became unexpected signs of grace. In this reflection, Br Michael explores the intersections of chronic illness, Benedictine stability, and neurodivergent faith in the quiet, liminal space of twilight exhaustion. Continue reading
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A new hymn for Trinity Sunday—”O Trinity of earth and light” (DCM)
Celebrate the Three-in-One through the otters and hearth-cats of Kildare. This new Trinity hymn weaves ancient mystery into the sensory rhythms of the Irish landscape. Continue reading
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Keeping Vigil at the Veil
Beside death’s quiet veil, love keeps vigil beneath Christ’s gentle presence. Continue reading
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A Mystical Eucharistic Hymn by the Barrow for the Sunday After Ascension (Easter 7)—“O God who rises, veiled in light” (DLM)
Grounded in the River Barrow’s gentle flow, this contemplative Ascension hymn weaves Irish ecology with Eucharistic mystery, inviting weary souls into the Spirit’s protective, hidden peace. Continue reading
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A Hymn for St Patrick’s Day – “O God of Patrick, Still Our Guide” (Common Metre)
A congregational hymn for St Patrick’s Day celebrating the missionary witness of Patrick and the Christian heritage of Ireland. Continue reading
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God’s Whiskered Rogues
This hymn was born from a passing glimpse on Facebook—a brief mention of otters warming St Kevin as he stood in the icy waters of Glendalough. The image lingered. It was easy to picture the bold little creatures of the river: curious, bright-eyed, unafraid. Not solemn attendants, but playful companions. Not tame, but gloriously themselves.… Continue reading
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