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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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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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Carried. Called. Corrected.

The thread is clear: faith is not soft sentiment but a lived discipline in the midst of machinery, sensory storms, and fragile bodies. Continue reading
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Mask. Shift. Breathe.

For years I masked who I was. In 2024, I got my autism diagnosis—and started unmasking. Here’s what that shift has meant for my mental health, identity, and everyday life. Continue reading
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Light. Justice. Praise.

On a quiet day of healing, the world itself becomes a liturgy—fire and frost, light and law, all calling us to bless and be blessed. Continue reading
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🧸 Otto the Autism Support Bear

Otto doesn’t speak. He stays. A hoodie, some trousers, and a sensory paw that says the most. Continue reading
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Dialysis, Decisions, and Sticky Blood: A Gentle Pause

When haemoglobin climbs too high, even helpful treatments like Aranesp need a rethink. In today’s post, I reflect on a quiet clinical decision to hold off the injection—and why listening to your body (and your nurse manager) matters. A small pause, a big partnership. Continue reading


