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For chronic illness, embodiment, and the quiet violence of pain.
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Rain. Grace. Renewal.
In these days of relentless rain and rising floods, creation speaks with both tenderness and power. The downpour that greens our fields also tests our resilience, reminding us of our dependence on one another and on God’s mercy. This litany of thanksgiving gathers gratitude and lament into one voice, naming the blessing of rain and… Continue reading
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Cloak. Candle. Lily.
A folded note of grace, a candle lit early, a lily held without striving. Saturday invites us to rest in presence, not performance. Continue reading
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Line. Liturgy. Love.
On Fridays, the line connects more than blood—it connects presence, prayer, and quiet grace. In the hum of the machine and the rhythm of Benedictine care, we remember: to be served is to be seen, and to receive gently is its own kind of ministry. Continue reading
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Refuge. Exile. Return.
A quiet reflection on finding God in dialysis chairs, disrupted routines, and the sacred margins of life. When the world feels too loud, this is a space to breathe. Continue reading
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Forget, Feel, Forgive
The gentle rhythm of neurodivergent self-care. A second night, and the twinge in my left side is back. Familiar now. Not dramatic, not alarming—just a quiet ache that reminds me I forgot the preventative paracetamol. Again. It’s strange how the body keeps score, even when the mind is busy with liturgies, logistics, and late-night thoughts.… Continue reading
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Pain, Paracetamol, and the Puzzle of Self-Care
It’s 5am and my side aches again—echoes of a fall from a couple of weekends ago. I’ve taken paracetamol, the only painkiller I’m allowed on dialysis. It’s a quiet kind of surrender, not dramatic, just necessary. But I’m terrible at taking painkillers. Not because I forget, but because I hesitate. I second-guess whether the pain… Continue reading
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Stewardship, Trust, and the Threshold of Mercy
The parable urges attentive stewardship, recognizing overlooked suffering, and trusting in love’s transformative power through compassion and action. Continue reading
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Heritage, Worship, and Shelter
Celebrating Celtic sites and launching a €1 brick appeal for Habitat Malawi—small gifts turning heritage into homes and hope. Continue reading
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Pilgrim, Platform, Synod
Early morning journey to diocesan synod—three trains, one tram, no agenda, but full heart. Autistic voice present in Church democracy. Continue reading
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Steps out of time
Following Christ with a different rhythm, we ascend through humility, integrity, and trust—held by grace even when misunderstood or unseen. Continue reading
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Heard in the Hush
God hears the unheard, welcomes the misunderstood, and affirms the gentle—revealing holiness in simplicity, suffering, and authentic presence. Continue reading
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🩺 Today’s Journey: A Vascular Scan with Sensory Sensitivity in Mind
Today I’m having a vascular scan to find a new AV fistula site—navigating sensory challenges with autism to ensure comfort and clear communication. Continue reading
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Hospitality and Care
The Rule of St Benedict commands: Let all guests that come be received as Christ. Continue reading
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Shared Themes: Time, Discipline, and Sacred Routine
Whether shaped by dialysis, autism, or the Rule of St Benedict, life can become a tapestry of structured time, intentional living, and deep discipline. Continue reading
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Finding Community in a Dialysis Unit: A Journey of Connection and Resilience
I never expected to find friendship in a dialysis unit, but over time, the faces around me became familiar, then comforting. We share more than treatment—we share stories, laughter, and strength. In this unlikely space, I found a community that reminds me I’m not alone in this journey. Continue reading
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Exploring Ireland by Rail: A Journey from Monasterevin with Heart and Hope
Living with kidney failure, I’ve found healing and freedom through Ireland’s Free Travel Pass. My rail journeys from Monasterevin to distant corners of the country have become more than travel—they’re moments of reflection, connection, and quiet joy. Each trip remindme that life beynd limitations is still full of wonder. Continue reading
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🕊️ Welcome to Neurodivine
This is a space for the sacred and the strange. Here, the mind wanders through lucidity and fracture. The body aches, but speaks. Faith flickers in the margins. Myth echoes through memory. And somewhere in the rift—oddities bloom. I write from the crossroads of neurodivergence, chronic illness, and spiritual longing. From Ireland’s damp soil and… Continue reading
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