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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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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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Silence. Trust. Rest.
After Compline, silence is not emptiness but communion—fertile ground where trust deepens and rest becomes prayer. On this Thursday of reprieve, I let quiet be my healing. Continue reading
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Cold. Dialysis. Light.
On a bitter November morning, the Rule’s wisdom meets the hum of the dialysis machine. Even in the cold, daylight becomes mercy, and faith becomes rhythm. Continue reading
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Measure. Mercy. Murmuring.
Even in weakness, the portion given can be enough—if blessed without murmuring. Continue reading
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Joy. Reverence. Presence.
On St Malachy’s Day, three scriptures whisper a quiet call: walk with joy, speak with reverence, feed with love. A reflection shaped by silence, rhythm, and the sacred art of tending souls. Continue reading
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Rain. Silence. Mercy.
When silence becomes praise and mercy meets the rain-soaked soil, even the overlooked find their place in the liturgy of being seen. This week’s reflection honours the quiet dignity of showing up—without performance, without apology. Continue reading
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Quiet Giving, Steady
Shelter of Small Sacrifices These passages present a God who protects and corrects, a people invited to tell of that protection, and a Teacher who exposes spectacle and honours the wholehearted gift of the poorest. The sweep moves from communal refuge and reputation, through patient correction that aims to restore, to a quiet instance of Continue reading
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Tethered, Tried, True
A reflection on enduring constraint with grace—through bloodlines, silence, and fidelity—rooted in spiritual rhythm, resilience, and quiet courage. 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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