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Seven Whole Days: A Benedictine Reflection on Belfast’s Closed Churches
Belfast’s locked churches betray our Benedictine call to daily prayer. Worship isn’t just for Sundays—seven whole days we praise Thee. Open doors invite grace, rhythm, and a living Christian witness. Continue reading
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A Station Not Yet Seen
Belfast calls, but I haven’t arrived yet. This journey—planned between dialysis sessions and sensory thresholds—is about more than trains and timetables. It’s a quiet act of defiance, a reclaiming of movement. I’m not chasing nostalgia; I’m watching the city unfold from the rails, one mile at a time. Continue reading
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🌊 River Whispers and Sacred Stones: A Day in Sligo
There’s a rhythm to Sligo that doesn’t rush. It begins with the gentle murmur of the Garavogue River, winding its way through the heart of town like a whispered invitation. I started my day walking its banks, watching swans glide past Georgian bridges and listening to the town wake up. The river is more than Continue reading
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🍓 The Quiet Joy of Scones and Strawberry Jam: A Mid-Morning Ritual
Three thirds of a scone, each crowned with strawberry jam, sat quietly on a floral plate—a small, sweet rebellion against the rush of the day. No grandeur, just comfort. A mid-morning ritual that asks nothing but 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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🌿 Nature Moves On 🌿
Even behind fences and forgotten corners, life finds a way. This thistle, with its soft seed heads drifting into the breeze, reminds us that creation never stands still. Each seed carries the promise of tomorrow—proof that God’s design is both resilient and beautiful. In every petal, every breeze, every quiet unfolding of life, we witness Continue reading
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🇮🇪 🇨🇦 Remembering Bishop Charles Inglis: A Legacy Rooted in Donegal and Flourishing in Canada
Charles Inglis, born in Donegal, became the first bishop of Nova Scotia and the first overseas bishop in the British Empire. His legacy links the Church of Ireland with the Anglican Church in Canada. Each August, we give thanks for his ministry and pray for Irish clergy serving across the world. 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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A Prayer in the Dialysis Chair, in the Spirit of St Benedict
In the quiet rhythm of treatment, I offer each breath as prayer, trusting that even this routine can be transformed into grace. Continue reading
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