M. D. Steele +
@msteele1549.bsky.social
Vicar, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Church of Ireland, United Diocese of Cork Cloyne and Ross, SCP.
'Spiky Opportunist'
"For those that like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like."
Cork via East Belfast.
'Spiky Opportunist'
"For those that like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like."
Cork via East Belfast.
@johnnylowden.bsky.social
Time for the "Where Eagles Dare" random quote and image thread. I shall begin.
#1
"How are things in Berlin?"
Time for the "Where Eagles Dare" random quote and image thread. I shall begin.
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"How are things in Berlin?"
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
@johnnylowden.bsky.social
Time for the "Where Eagles Dare" random quote and image thread. I shall begin.
#1
"How are things in Berlin?"
Time for the "Where Eagles Dare" random quote and image thread. I shall begin.
#1
"How are things in Berlin?"
Once again, the RCL lection goes to the heart of the Advent pilgrimage.
Matthew 7: 21, 24-27
How are we preparing our spiritual foundations ?
On the rock or the shifting sands ?
Matthew 7: 21, 24-27
How are we preparing our spiritual foundations ?
On the rock or the shifting sands ?
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Once again, the RCL lection goes to the heart of the Advent pilgrimage.
Matthew 7: 21, 24-27
How are we preparing our spiritual foundations ?
On the rock or the shifting sands ?
Matthew 7: 21, 24-27
How are we preparing our spiritual foundations ?
On the rock or the shifting sands ?
First of the Advent Great O's...
O dear they have remade Amadeus.
O dear they have remade Amadeus.
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
First of the Advent Great O's...
O dear they have remade Amadeus.
O dear they have remade Amadeus.
A fine RCL lesson in this season of Advent.
Matthew 15: 29-37
In this season we are the crowds - exhausted and weighed down. So often our response is like that of the disciples... looking at the blunt reality rather than the miracle of Christ's abundance - specifically in the Eucharist.
Matthew 15: 29-37
In this season we are the crowds - exhausted and weighed down. So often our response is like that of the disciples... looking at the blunt reality rather than the miracle of Christ's abundance - specifically in the Eucharist.
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A fine RCL lesson in this season of Advent.
Matthew 15: 29-37
In this season we are the crowds - exhausted and weighed down. So often our response is like that of the disciples... looking at the blunt reality rather than the miracle of Christ's abundance - specifically in the Eucharist.
Matthew 15: 29-37
In this season we are the crowds - exhausted and weighed down. So often our response is like that of the disciples... looking at the blunt reality rather than the miracle of Christ's abundance - specifically in the Eucharist.
@laudablepractice.bsky.social
The Rev'd William Sherrard makes it plain...
His middle name was "Nassau"
The Rev'd William Sherrard makes it plain...
His middle name was "Nassau"
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
@laudablepractice.bsky.social
The Rev'd William Sherrard makes it plain...
His middle name was "Nassau"
The Rev'd William Sherrard makes it plain...
His middle name was "Nassau"
"...In these latitudinarian days..."
I look forward to refuting the errors of the confirmands this afternoon. ⚓️
I look forward to refuting the errors of the confirmands this afternoon. ⚓️
December 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"...In these latitudinarian days..."
I look forward to refuting the errors of the confirmands this afternoon. ⚓️
I look forward to refuting the errors of the confirmands this afternoon. ⚓️
For my money his best novel was Witch Wood. ⚓️
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
For my money his best novel was Witch Wood. ⚓️
@johnnylowden.bsky.social Rector, I know the faithful like to show off their Advent Devotional reading every year...
So here is my recommendation.
The months of April and May are particularly good.
All good wishes,
The Vicar.
So here is my recommendation.
The months of April and May are particularly good.
All good wishes,
The Vicar.
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
@johnnylowden.bsky.social Rector, I know the faithful like to show off their Advent Devotional reading every year...
So here is my recommendation.
The months of April and May are particularly good.
All good wishes,
The Vicar.
So here is my recommendation.
The months of April and May are particularly good.
All good wishes,
The Vicar.
A fine portrait.
A new series of coins featuring King Frederik was released into circulation in Denmark on Tuesday.
IN PICTURES: Denmark releases new coins featuring King Frederik
A new series of coins featuring King Frederik was released into circulation in Denmark on Tuesday.
www.thelocal.dk
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A fine portrait.
The Twenty-First Century equivlent of "Singeing the King of Spain's Beard."
Spain’s exiled former monarch annoys royal household with video
Spain’s exiled former monarch annoys royal household with video
Juan Carlos’s memoirs cause a stir in advance of Spanish publication
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Twenty-First Century equivlent of "Singeing the King of Spain's Beard."
We are all diminished by his death.
Great House Revival participants mourn loss of ‘charming’ Hugh Wallace
Great House Revival participants mourn loss of ‘charming’ Hugh Wallace
The architect and TV host developed lasting friendships with many homeowners he worked with on the RTÉ show
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We are all diminished by his death.
Come in your thousands!
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November 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Come in your thousands!
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A bit of joy tomorrow. Twins will be grafted into the body of Christ.
November 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A bit of joy tomorrow. Twins will be grafted into the body of Christ.
Today I also discovered Mark's Model Shop in Cork City.
I may have to play Klaus Doldinger's epic score from Das Boot while buliding...
I may have to play Klaus Doldinger's epic score from Das Boot while buliding...
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Today I also discovered Mark's Model Shop in Cork City.
I may have to play Klaus Doldinger's epic score from Das Boot while buliding...
I may have to play Klaus Doldinger's epic score from Das Boot while buliding...
I received tremendous kindness from my Muslim neighbours today.
Given my ongoing journey of grief, their concern for me was an unexpected working of Grace.
Given my ongoing journey of grief, their concern for me was an unexpected working of Grace.
November 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I received tremendous kindness from my Muslim neighbours today.
Given my ongoing journey of grief, their concern for me was an unexpected working of Grace.
Given my ongoing journey of grief, their concern for me was an unexpected working of Grace.
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A Sermon in a Village Church c. 1630 by Peter Paul Rubens (Met Museum)
A very rare depiction of preaching in an 'ordinary' parochial setting for this period and a real delight to see. The view is that he worked this up from a life sketch.
A very rare depiction of preaching in an 'ordinary' parochial setting for this period and a real delight to see. The view is that he worked this up from a life sketch.
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A Sermon in a Village Church c. 1630 by Peter Paul Rubens (Met Museum)
A very rare depiction of preaching in an 'ordinary' parochial setting for this period and a real delight to see. The view is that he worked this up from a life sketch.
A very rare depiction of preaching in an 'ordinary' parochial setting for this period and a real delight to see. The view is that he worked this up from a life sketch.
Reposted by M. D. Steele +
Norfolk Terrier: Daddy, about those crisps
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Norfolk Terrier: Daddy, about those crisps
Ah, the email informing me of "permission granted" to attend the choir trip to Füssen and Augsburg arrived this evening.
October 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Ah, the email informing me of "permission granted" to attend the choir trip to Füssen and Augsburg arrived this evening.
Actually I rather like ANGELUS. Reminds me of solid Psalms in Metre.
#Evensong
And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
for none are wholly free from sin;
and they who fain would serve thee best
are conscious most of wrong within.
youtu.be/HJGtxIrUYM4?...
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#Evensong
And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
for none are wholly free from sin;
and they who fain would serve thee best
are conscious most of wrong within.
youtu.be/HJGtxIrUYM4?...
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Angelus "At Even When the Sun Was Set"
YouTube video by The Choir of Norwich Cathedral - Topic
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Actually I rather like ANGELUS. Reminds me of solid Psalms in Metre.
#Evensong
And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
for none are wholly free from sin;
and they who fain would serve thee best
are conscious most of wrong within.
youtu.be/HJGtxIrUYM4?...
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#Evensong
And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
for none are wholly free from sin;
and they who fain would serve thee best
are conscious most of wrong within.
youtu.be/HJGtxIrUYM4?...
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"Comprehensively"
Hearts comprehensively beat Celtic to go eight points clear
Hearts comprehensively beat Celtic to go eight points clear
Edinburgh side launched a statement victory over Brendan Rodgers’ injury-hit team
www.irishtimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"Comprehensively"
His bones however... that is another story entirely.
Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini... as we used to mutter under our breath after the third pint in The Red Lion on The Spital.
Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini... as we used to mutter under our breath after the third pint in The Red Lion on The Spital.
25 Oct 1514: d. Bishop William Elphinstone #otd in #Edinburgh, the founder of #Aberdeen University (SHowe)
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
His bones however... that is another story entirely.
Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini... as we used to mutter under our breath after the third pint in The Red Lion on The Spital.
Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini... as we used to mutter under our breath after the third pint in The Red Lion on The Spital.
Ah yes... the perennial question... "Who are our rulers?"
On the day that's in it. 1930 ed of the revised Church of Ireland prayerbook, showing the shifts wording used in an east Cork parish due to 3 heads of state 1936-8.
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Ah yes... the perennial question... "Who are our rulers?"
October 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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St Martin as initial 'I'(gitur)
Trinity Hall Library, MS 21; Collection of texts relating to St Martin of Tours including the Vita Sancti Martini by Sulpicius Severus, and other works by Gregory of Tours; 11th century; Canterbury?, England; f.2v @trinityhallcamb.bsky.social
Trinity Hall Library, MS 21; Collection of texts relating to St Martin of Tours including the Vita Sancti Martini by Sulpicius Severus, and other works by Gregory of Tours; 11th century; Canterbury?, England; f.2v @trinityhallcamb.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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