This is the final week in our Advent journey. We have reached the Meditation for the Fourth Sunday, bringing together … More
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Flowers for the Queen
According to Psalm 116 v 15, ‘Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants’. … More
Abiding in Creativity
As you may have guessed, I enjoy spending time on the North Coast of Ireland, and writing about the places … More
Calling in to Ballycastle
There is something about the light of the sun and the lengthening of shadows over the last few days that … More
Towards the Harbour at Ballintoy
From the natural arena of the splendid beach at Whitepark Bay, a path moves eastwards through quiet stretches of sheep … More
About time
Last week, as you do on a dreary lockdown evening in Ireland in darkest January, we had a family summit. … More
Welcome to Writing Home
A friend asked me recently if there was a place where the pieces that I write might be found gathered … More
Gifts of light
It’s mid December, and the duties of a long, demanding semester have finally come to an end. I’m sitting quietly … More
Back to school: curriculum matters
The sun is shining in an almost cloudless blue sky here in Northern Ireland on the day when many children, … More
Morning Light
Not long after lock-down began here in Northern Ireland, I was chatting with my friend Jonathan Rea, Creative Chief Executive … More