Reflections
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A quiet milestone in Kildare
A lovely thing happened today. One of my hymns was sung in St Brigid’s Cathedral, written at the kind invitation of Rev Philip McKinley. There’s something very moving about hearing words that started out quietly on a page finally becoming part of the living prayer of the Church. After the service, I had the chance… Continue reading
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The Brittle Border: Why the Abuja Statement Disturbs a Benedictine Autistic Soul
Greetings from the heart of the Church of Ireland. As an Irish Anglican, my faith is rooted in the soil of this island—a tradition that has survived centuries of “hard borders” by choosing the Via Media, the Middle Way. As a Benedictine, my life is anchored by the vows of Stability and Hospitality. And as… Continue reading
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Returning to the Light: A Visual Journey for Lent 2026
As we approach the Lenten season, our community at NeuroDivine is reflecting on what it means to emerge from the shadows—gently, honestly, and in our own time. Our 2026 theme, Returning to the Light, is beautifully embodied in this year’s commemorative artwork. It invites us to pause. To breathe. To witness the movement from the… Continue reading
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Silence. Signal. Recognition.
✨ Reflection on Watching the Waterloo Road Series 17 Finale Watching the finale, I found myself quietly unsurprised when Luca’s sexuality was finally acknowledged. Long before the script made it explicit, something in his story — the emotional timbre, the way he moved through the world, the subtle sense of difference layered on difference —… Continue reading
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