What does prayer sound like when words run out?
What does liturgy look like in times of waiting, stillness, disorientation?

Together with wonderful colleagues, I’ve shaped a book of trauma-informed liturgies for the church. Out now!
canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978178...

For the Patronal feast of St Peter I will be celebrating my First Mass as a Priest-having been ordained the day before in Ely Cathedral. The church in Babraham holds a special place in my heart & I am delighted that many of those I love will be present. #petertide #ordinations #prayersplease

Loving God, you created the silence before the world began. Jesus, you endured the silence of the tomb for our sake. Holy Spirit, you speak to us in the stillness of our hearts. In your divine silence, remind us that we are never alone. Draw us closer to you & to one another in quiet trust & faith.

This book is not only on my bookshelf but is, indeed, in use as I do my best to care for those in the local parishes. It is a wonderful piece of writing and a powerful resource. Thank you @karenod.bsky.social for putting this out there. I’m grateful that it’s here!

I recently recorded an episode for The Nomad podcast on #trauma and #spirituality and my new book Survival.

You can catch the episode here www.nomadpodcast.co.uk