Beginnings & Thresholds is the first volume in A Pilgrim’s Psalter of Earth and Light, a hymn series shaped by the real landscapes of contemporary Ireland and the quiet courage of those who pray in the midst of ordinary life. These hymns draw on the honesty of the Psalms, the symbolism of the ancient Celtic Church, and the everyday roads we travel—from cliff paths and canal banks to ring roads, rain showers, and familiar turnings home.

Walk through your dwelling,
Mark where the saints prayed;
Beehive cells whisper
Stories of grace.
Guide every pilgrim,
Guard every future;
You are our compass,
Hope for this place.


—From the hymn based on Psalm 48: Great the Lord shining,

Written for communities who gather at the edges of new seasons, new hopes, and new uncertainties, this collection offers texts for moments of crossing and becoming: the start of a year, the opening of a journey, the stepping‑stones of faith. Each hymn is paired with a suggested tune found in the Church Hymnal (2000) and in many other hymnals of the English‑speaking Church, allowing congregations to sing these new words with confidence.

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Published January 2026.