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Wisdom. Hidden. Tradition.
A cryptic note in the Prayer Book calendar whispers of O Sapientia. Without the story, it slips past unnoticed. Yet here, at Advent’s threshold, Wisdom speaks—ordering all things sweetly, inviting us to pause and learn the way of prudence. Continue reading
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Feast. Joy. Song.
On Gaudete Sunday, the rose candle glows as Isaiah’s feast, Mary’s song, and Christ’s assurance weave together—joy breaking into waiting, light shining within the shadows. Continue reading
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Trust. Table. Calm.
A hymn of fear met with trust, bread shared in fellowship, and storms stilled by Christ. Continue reading
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Shoots. Rain. Tunics.
From stump to shoot, from rain to renewal, from tunic to dignity—God’s mercy clothes us in hope. Continue reading
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Tune. Word. Hymn.
A friend wrote a tune—words were needed. Appleton became a hymn of Creator, Christ, Spirit. Continue reading
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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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Seeds. Scars. Solidarity.
In the grain of wheat, in the dialysis chair, in the scars of memory — prayer becomes fruit. Continue reading
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Endings. Threshold. Dawn.
At the threshold of endings and beginnings, praise steadies us, and rest becomes gift. Continue reading
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Prayer. Presence. Gift.
From food walks to Benedictine gestures, the Pioneer Ministry Gathering stretched comfort zones and reminded us that the Gospel is never ours to keep — it is always gift, received and shared. Continue reading
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Thirst. Storm. Mercy.
Even in delay, presence remains—better the last place inside than absence outside. Continue reading
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