A Pilgrim’s Psalter of Earth and Light

Poetry and prayer rooted in landscape and daily life

A Pilgrim’s Psalter of Earth and Light is an evolving collection of psalm-inspired hymns that draw deeply from the wild geography of Ireland and the spiritual imagination of the ancient Irish saints. These texts weave together Celtic symbolism, the turning of the seasons, and the quiet holiness found in the everyday—offering prayers and songs that feel both ancient and freshly grounded.

Each hymn is an invitation to a contemplative encounter with place—the rush of a river, the shelter of a field, the crossing of a threshold, or the climb of a hill—and with the wisdom carried through centuries of the Irish Christian tradition.

Published Volumes

The Psalter is a journey through the heart of the biblical psalms, re-imagined for the modern pilgrim.

Beginnings & Thresholds

The cover of "A Pilgrim's Psalter of Earth and Light: Beginnings & Thresholds" by Michael McFarland Campbell

Book 1: Psalms 1–25

This inaugural hardback volume gathers hymns inspired by the opening twenty-five Psalms. These texts re-imagine the themes of the Psalter through the lens of the Irish landscape and the lived experience of pilgrimage.

Inside, you will find reflections on:

  • Trust & Lament: Finding a voice for both the heights of joy and the depths of sorrow.
  • Belonging & Justice: Seeking the common good within our communities.
  • The Ordinary Holy: Finding God in the small, recurring patterns of a life well-lived.

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The Way Ahead

The Psalter is a lifelong work. Additional volumes are currently in preparation, continuing the journey through the remaining Psalms with the same attentive eye for the sacred in the soil.

  • Forthcoming: Volumes II through VI, continuing the journey through the 150 Psalms.

“To walk the pilgrim path is to realise that the thin places are not just on distant islands or mountain peaks, but often right beneath our own mud-splashed boots.”

Keep the Conversation Going

These hymns are designed to be used—read them in the quiet of the morning, sing them in community, or carry them with you on your own walks.

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