The Written Word: Stories, Hymns, and Reflections

Rooted in Irish life, faith, and the quiet courage of ordinary people.

Welcome to a growing collection of works by Michael McFarland Campbell. From the humour and humanity of city-centre parish life to the contemplative beauty of Celtic-inspired hymnody, these volumes explore the everyday grace found in the heart of our communities.

Explore the Collections

• The Church is Open Gentle, character-driven stories from a fictional Irish city parish. View the Series →
• The Circuit of Care Reflective stories honouring the dignity and humanity of clinical spaces. View the Series →
• A Living Cloud of Irish Witnesses A new collection of 41 hymns celebrating the saints of the Irish dioceses. View the Book →
• A Pilgrim’s Psalter of Earth and Light Psalm-inspired hymns rooted in Irish landscape and Celtic symbolism. View the Series →
• The Mindful Year Hymns for the Church’s seasons, shaped by presence and neurodiverse perspectives. View the Series →

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Latest Release: January 2026

A Living Cloud of Irish Witnesses This collection of 41 hymns stands within a long tradition of Irish liturgical devotion. Drawing on the names preserved in the Book of Common Prayer and the scholarship of those who gathered our local commemorations, these texts offer a fresh voice for the Church today.

“Their landscapes remain our landscapes; their wells still spring clear; their stories continue to echo in our own longings for holiness.”

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Where to Buy

All currently available books—including the fictional series, the Psalter, and the seasonal hymns—can be found through the Michael McFarland Campbell Lulu Author Spotlight.