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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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“At Evening, God Has Spoken”: A Vespers Hymn on Psalm 110 (76 76 D)
110 has long been one of the traditional psalms of Sunday Vespers. My new hymn, At Evening, God Has Spoken, reflects on that ancient text through the quiet landscapes of the Irish midlands—heathered hills, the Barrow’s waters, and the stillness of evening prayer—resting in Christ our High King through the night. Continue reading
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Rule. Dawn. Praise.
This hymn and stained-glass image are inspired by Chapter 13 of the Rule of Our Holy Father Saint Benedict, in which he sets forth the reverent ordering of the Divine Office at Lauds on ordinary days. Rooted in the rhythm of psalmody, canticle, Gospel praise, and litany, the work reflects Saint Benedict’s vision of a… Continue reading
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Seeds. Scars. Solidarity.
In the grain of wheat, in the dialysis chair, in the scars of memory — prayer becomes fruit. Continue reading
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Silence. Trust. Rest.
After Compline, silence is not emptiness but communion—fertile ground where trust deepens and rest becomes prayer. On this Thursday of reprieve, I let quiet be my healing. Continue reading
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Integrity. Vulnerability. Mercy.
In the fragile rhythms of daily service, grace is revealed—not in power, but in vulnerability. Psalm, prophecy, teaching, and Rule converge to show that holiness is found in the ordinary patterns of care. 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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Call. Rhythm. Witness.
Reflection for the Feast of St James, Brother of the Lord Psalm 119:145–168 | Jeremiah 11:18–23 | Matthew 10:16–22 | RB 18 Today’s readings and rhythm feel stitched together like the quilt on the chapel chair—each square distinct, yet part of a whole. Psalm 119, in its final stretch, is a cry of constancy: “I… Continue reading
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Rhythm, Mercy, Presence.
Praying the Hours in Dialysis and Grace Psalm 89:1-18 | 1 Maccabees 3:27-41 | Mark 15:16-32 | RB Chapter 17: Today’s readings are not gentle. Psalm 89 begins with promise—“I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord”—but quickly turns to lament. The psalmist remembers covenant and kindness, yet feels the sting of abandonment. Maccabees… Continue reading
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Rhythm, Resistance, Surrender
A reflection on praise in constraint, courage in quiet, and the strength of showing up. Psalm 80 | 1 Maccabees 3:1-26 | Mark 15:1-15 | RB Chapter 16: There’s a thread running through today’s readings that feels stitched into the fabric of my days: the ache of longing, the courage to resist, and the quiet… Continue reading
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