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  Dear parishioners: June 29th (the feast of St. Peter and Paul) marks my 44th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood in the Church of Ireland’s Lisburn Cathedral. It will also mark the final month of my working in active ordained ministry before retiring at the end of July. My last Sunday as St. Paul’s … Continue reading “Preparing to retire”

  Ascension 2021 -The sermon interprets the Ascension story in the context of the Jewish Exodus and liberation, as well as looking through the lens of imperialism. The recent violence between Arab and Israeli forces grounds the Ascension story (that happened at the site of the Al Aqsa Mosque) is a reminder to the church … Continue reading “Sermons from the Hill”

After years of writing for other people and organizations, it makes sense to have somewhere to contain ones thoughts, hopes and inspiration. I hope these ruminations will feed the mind and soul and make sense of our journey together as I begin my retirement.  The past few months have given me time to paint and … Continue reading “Welcome to my blog”