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.
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.
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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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The Gospel for tomorrow - Luke 18: 9-14
invites sustained reflection on why the Church must contain features of both the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. In line with Augustine's argument that the Church is both a Holy and a Flawed Institution.
I can't think why this has come to mind 😂
invites sustained reflection on why the Church must contain features of both the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. In line with Augustine's argument that the Church is both a Holy and a Flawed Institution.
I can't think why this has come to mind 😂
October 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The Gospel for tomorrow - Luke 18: 9-14
invites sustained reflection on why the Church must contain features of both the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. In line with Augustine's argument that the Church is both a Holy and a Flawed Institution.
I can't think why this has come to mind 😂
invites sustained reflection on why the Church must contain features of both the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. In line with Augustine's argument that the Church is both a Holy and a Flawed Institution.
I can't think why this has come to mind 😂
Quod scripsi, scripsi.
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Quod scripsi, scripsi.
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14 Oct 1571: b. John Leslie the future 'fighting bishop of #Raphoe' Crichie, Aberdeenshire. Leslie died on 8 Sept 1671, just short of his 100th birthday. (JohnArmagh)
October 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
14 Oct 1571: b. John Leslie the future 'fighting bishop of #Raphoe' Crichie, Aberdeenshire. Leslie died on 8 Sept 1671, just short of his 100th birthday. (JohnArmagh)
True, I was reminded of Troy... and not for the first time this week.
Northern Ireland give it everything but Germany are too strong in Belfast
Northern Ireland give it everything but Germany are too strong in Belfast
Nick Woltemade’s first international goal makes the difference on frustrating night for Michael O’Neill
www.irishtimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
True, I was reminded of Troy... and not for the first time this week.
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The very brilliant Orla O’Byrne talks about artists’ books, cathedral curation, music, and sculpture maquettes!
Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-417...
Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-417...
Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
Art curators are not often seen in churches in Ireland, so Orla O’Byrne’s new role as art curator at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork is quite novel. ...
www.echolive.ie
October 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The very brilliant Orla O’Byrne talks about artists’ books, cathedral curation, music, and sculpture maquettes!
Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-417...
Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-417...
@johnnylowden.bsky.social As you know Fr, I'm not a big fan of hard left popular music.
However, the bar in the music video of 'The Flying Pickets' cover of "Only You", I'm sure you will agree, is an absolute beauty!
Such places are now only a memory.
However, the bar in the music video of 'The Flying Pickets' cover of "Only You", I'm sure you will agree, is an absolute beauty!
Such places are now only a memory.
October 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
@johnnylowden.bsky.social As you know Fr, I'm not a big fan of hard left popular music.
However, the bar in the music video of 'The Flying Pickets' cover of "Only You", I'm sure you will agree, is an absolute beauty!
Such places are now only a memory.
However, the bar in the music video of 'The Flying Pickets' cover of "Only You", I'm sure you will agree, is an absolute beauty!
Such places are now only a memory.