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Call. Rhythm. Witness.
Reflection for the Feast of St James, Brother of the Lord Psalm 119:145–168 | Jeremiah 11:18–23 | Matthew 10:16–22 | RB 18 Today’s readings and rhythm feel stitched together like the quilt on the chapel chair—each square distinct, yet part of a whole. Psalm 119, in its final stretch, is a cry of constancy: “I Continue reading
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Lamp, Camp, Cross.
Rhythms of Presence in Prayer, Preparation, and Witness Psalm 119:105–128 | 1 Maccabees 3:42–60 | Mark 15:33–41 | RB Chapter 18 There are days when the lectionary and the Rule seem to conspire gently, offering not answers but a rhythm to inhabit. October 22 is one such day. The psalmist speaks of a lamp, not Continue reading
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When the Word Stands Alone
Is the Word enough? A reflection on Scripture, Tradition, and Reason—and the danger of standing alone. #NeuroDivine Continue reading
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Let Them Come
Children aren’t distractions—they’re divine disruptions. Let them come, wiggle, wonder, worship. Church isn’t tidy—it’s alive with grace. Continue reading
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“I Have Loved You”: A Neurodivergent Response to Dilexi Te
Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te emphasizes love as a deliberate, embodied act, particularly for those marginalized. The text resonates with neurodivergent individuals, advocating for a Church that recognizes diverse forms of poverty and affirms the sacredness of love expressed through difference. It calls for presence, remembrance, and service to the poor. Continue reading
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In the Wake of Fire: A Reflection from an Irish Anglican
I am heartbroken to hear of the fire at the mosque in England, coming so soon after the attack on the synagogue in Manchester. These are not just buildings—they are homes of prayer, of memory, of community. To see them harmed is to feel the ache of something sacred being violated. As an autistic Anglican Continue reading
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Jesus Loves Me—And That Changes Everything
A reflection from an Irish Anglican autistic perspective on love, memory, and belonging “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” We sang it every week in Sunday School, small voices piping through the church hall, surrounded by crayons, juice cartons, and the gentle chaos of kindergarten faith. I don’t remember Continue reading
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Called and Consecrated
Re-reading St Paul and Honouring Women’s Ministry in the Anglican Tradition In the hush of a Friday afternoon, with the Psalms still resonating from morning prayer and the Irish light softening the edges of the day, I return to St Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 2:11–12: “Let a woman learn in silence with full submission. Continue reading
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Revealed, Forgiven, Belonging
A reflection on trust, wisdom, and the courage to be seen. Readings: Psalm 31; Wisdom 8:21–9:18; Mark 12:13–17 These readings invite us into two intertwined rhythms: the steady pulse of trust under trial and the careful discernment that keeps us aligned with divine justice. The psalmist’s cry for rescue—“In you, my refuge; let me never 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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