There is something quietly significant about a second volume. The first gathers what has been written—moments, fragments, beginnings. It stands on its own, but it does not yet know whether it is part of something larger. A second volume changes … Continue reading A Second Volume: Paths & Passages
The book “Christ in the Everyday: Emmanuel Unnoticed” invites readers to recognize God’s presence in ordinary moments, encouraging awareness of grace amid daily life’s simplicity and struggles. Continue reading Christ in the Everyday: Emmanuel Unnoticed — Published.
When Chosen & Kept was first released in hard copy through Lulu, one of the most frequent questions I received was simple and heartfelt: “Can I get this on Kindle?” I’m so grateful for those messages—and I’m delighted to say … Continue reading Chosen & Kept. Now Available on Kindle
I’m glad to share that my new book, The Church Is Open: Lent, is now available to buy from Lulu. This volume follows on from The Church Is Open: Advent and The Church Is Open: Christmas & Epiphany, continuing a series shaped by the seasons of the church year as they are actually lived—slowly, imperfectly, and in community. This book grew slowly, out of parish life and the quiet texture of the wilderness weeks. It’s shaped by six Sundays, two feast days, and all the in-between moments that rarely make it into guides or manuals: mismatched vestments, folded notes, minor-key … Continue reading The Church Is Open: Lent — Now Available
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
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
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
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
Michael McFarland Campbell 