FindingConnection
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Reading. Reflection. Renewal.
📖✨ One of my Christmas gifts was Doorways to the Sacred: Developing Sacramentality in Fresh Expressions of Church. I tend to open parcels as they arrive rather than wait for the big reveal, so this book has already found its way into my hands. After the recent Church of Ireland Pioneer Gathering, I’ve been reflecting 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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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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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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🌿 A Summer’s Pause at St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare 🌿
There are places that seem to breathe history, where the air carries whispers of centuries past. On a radiant summer day in Kildare, I found myself drawn into one such sanctuary—St Brigid’s Cathedral. Beneath the brilliant blue sky and the golden warmth of the sun, the cathedral offered a striking contrast: cool, quiet, and deeply 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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