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Michael McFarland Campbell

Liturgical writer, hymnographer, and parish musician rooted in the Irish midlands.

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    • A Pilgrim’s Psalter of Earth and Light
    • A Living Cloud of Irish Witnesses
    • The Mindful Year: Hymns for Christmastide
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When Shadows Rise Around Me, Lord

January 11, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Psalm 35 gives voice to all who face injustice, fear, or unseen struggle, calling on God to stand beside them with courage and truth. This hymn gathers that ancient plea into the landscape of North Antrim—the steadfast rise of Slemish, … Continue reading When Shadows Rise Around Me, Lord

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Cover of "The Mindful Year: Hymns for Christmastide" by Michael McFarland Campbell

Introducing The Mindful Year: Hymns for Christmastide

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Christmastide offers a stillness all its own. Explore the first volume of The Mindful Year, a hymn collection shaped by gentle noticing and the courage of God‑with‑us. Continue reading Introducing The Mindful Year: Hymns for Christmastide

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Star of the Morning: a new hymn for Epiphany

January 6, 2026January 8, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Epiphany is a feast of revelation—a moment when light breaks through the ordinary and shows us what has been quietly true all along. In Ireland, this day carries an added tenderness. Known as Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Christmas, it honours … Continue reading Star of the Morning: a new hymn for Epiphany

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The Cover of "Chosen and Kept: The Circuit of Care - Book 1" by Michael McFarland Campbell

Chosen and Kept: The Sacred Liturgy of Presence and Care

December 29, 2025January 8, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

In the quiet hum of the dialysis unit, where machines pulse with steady rhythms and time is measured in millilitres, Declan and Marcus find a sanctuary. Their story is not one of mere survival but of abiding joy, friendship, and … Continue reading Chosen and Kept: The Sacred Liturgy of Presence and Care

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