Helen O'Sullivan
@helenosullivan.bsky.social
Priest in the CofE, theological educator and supporting ministry in four rural churches. I love theatre, good books, long walks by the sea and am looked after by my bossy cat.
Looking forward to this James’previous books have been excellent reads.
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Happy 'Biblical Womanhood includes hammering a tent peg through the head of your enemies' day to all who celebrate in the Daily Offices. ⚓🕯️✝️
And with that the final ever LMT study day is done . It has been a privilege to teach and lead on this programme for the last four years and to see the wonderful groups of people who have gone onto amazing ministries. I will forever be grateful for this season.
This piece of art by the Polish artist, Laura Makabresku, titled “Riders of Hope,” is so powerful. As she describes it: “Above the tempestuous sea of human sorrow, pain, and solitude, someone carries a flame of Hope.” May it be this day, O God.
A great episode. ‘Audition’ has been on my bookshelf for a few months but has now jumped to the top of my TBR.
James Crawford@jdcrawf.bsky.social · 3mo agoLoved talking to @katiekitamura.bsky.social on BBCR4 about her latest @thebookerprizes.com & @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social shortlisted novel AUDITION and 3 brilliant influences inc Rosemary's Baby, Javier Marias, Maupassant (& bonus influence David Lynch!) Listen now! 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Saw this and was reminded of a repeating feline theme on Take Four Books with @jdcrawf.bsky.social recently.
Where are all my women in PHLEGM at? Yes, I will be adopting this phrase henceforth and encouraging female students on this path.
Life in 2026 is essentially just having full blown Gollum conversations with yourself about buying basic household items every single day But we mustn't But we wants the nice paper towels But we shouldn't But they tears so nicely precious
A joy this morning to celebrate Easter with two of our village communities. In one church was this beautiful apple tree, rescued from burning and loved back into life. Resplendent with blossom and ready to hold people’s prayers this morning. A wonderful symbol of resurrection life.
I still don't have a bookshelf with a rolling ladder, so no, I'm afraid your email did not "find me well.”
That was rather wonderful and one of the most amazing things to see was the sheer joy on all the women’s faces. This means so much.
Reading this while watching the Installation of the new Archbishop feels very apt.
Malcolm Guite@malcolmguite.bsky.social · 4mo agoShe heard the voice; The promise of His glory yet to be, As time stood still for her to make a choice; Gabriel knelt and not a feather stirred, The Word himself was waiting on her word. malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/o...
Random member of the public, suddenly putting two and two together: “Oh, THAT’S why the station is full of priests.”
A wonderful service last night celebrating our student’s academic awards and ministerial faithfulness. Wonderful stories, great singing and a sense of hope and joy for the church in this place. Love that I get to be a small part of it.
The vicar walked into the pulpit like "this week's Gospel reading is the longest one of the year, and I'd love to preach on it, but apparently some idiots think they're starting a holy war to bring about the second coming of Christ so I've really got to address that right now..."
For anyone needing some respite from *everything* this series is a delightful listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
‘We live in a zeitgeist of too much information, but little knowledge and even less wisdom. A zeitgeist overflowing with opinions, biases and convictions, but starved of empathy.’ Elif Shafak open.substack.com/pub/elifshaf...
On cold snowy days remembering that time at theological college we built an igloo.
Christmas fantasy reading inspired by @jdcrawf.bsky.social Take Four Books episode with Katherine Rundell. Starting with the first in Rundell’s ‘Impossible Creatures’ series and then a re-read of the wonderful ‘Wizard of Earthsea’
So grateful for catch ups with friends who have known you for over 35 years. Feeling very blessed today.
A beautiful, gentle read. ‘It was precisely those wandering sheep that he was after, sheep that had been overlooked…They certainly couldn’t be allowed to freeze or starve to death in those high places simply because no one bothered or dared to seek them out and bring them home.’
A really interesting talk by @pmounstephen.bsky.social on Jane Austen’s Faith and the way in which it weaves through her novels in themes such as constancy, the development of Christian virtues: compassion, kindness & love, & the incarnational way she sits within & without the world of her novels.
My annual message of appreciation to @jamiedavies.bsky.social as I riff off his teaching for my Revelation session with our preaching cohort.
Driving to work this morning as the sun rose, painting the sky pink and orange over the frozen fields and the mist lay heavy on the stream I caught a flash of iridescent blue which danced ahead of me. My first Kingfisher. Unexpected beauty in something so small and fragile - a perfect gift.
