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  • Ritual Words

    I’ve been working on a set of quarter calls and releases, with the idea of singing them. Today, I’m posting calls for Ostara.  You can find it at […]

  • The Tale of the Phoenix

    Feel like your hopes and dreams are ashes at your feet following the election? Take heart in the story of the fiery death and rebirth of the Phoenix.

  • More than Memes – Smudging the Campaign

    More than Memes – Smudging the Campaign

    Some thoughts on navigating the hype around elections

As Winter’s Darkness Closes InAn Advent Candle-Lighting Poem

As Winter’s Darkness Closes InAn Advent Candle-Lighting Poem

David Ensley Jul 17, 2025

As winter’s darkness closes inWe gather here withinTo hear a…

stone circles in Scotland

Circle Us, O GodCaim Prayers for Current Days

David Ensley Mar 11, 2025

A caim prayer is an ancient Celtic prayer form asking…

collage of icons of Irish saints

Daily Prayer – All Saints

David Ensley Feb 25, 2025

Approach and Invocation Brothers and sisters, + our help is…

Wheat field

Lammas, the Feast of BreadA Reflection on the Grain Harvest

David Ensley Aug 4, 2024

Happy Lughnasadh, y’all! Also called “Lammas,” this is the feast…

The HarrowingA Reflection on Holy Saturday

The HarrowingA Reflection on Holy Saturday

David Ensley Mar 31, 2024

Free verse reflecting on my recent experiences with life and…