Celtic Psalms Blog
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Welcome to Celtic Psalms, the homepage for four stunning albums by Kiran Young Wimberly & The McGraths. Kiran Young Wimberly & The McGraths have performed in Ireland and in North America, and their music has been featured on Irish (RTE) and British (BBC) national television and radio.
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It was a privilege to be invited to contribute to the TEDx Stormont 2024 lineup, with the theme “Restore.”
Talk Description: “When we encounter the stresses of daily life – hectic moments, personal crises, and collective traumas – we need tools to help us find balance and restoration. The ancient prayers of the Psalms, expressing honest and authentic emotion through poetry and music, can lift the spirit and offer resources to help us face the challenges before us. Kiran Young Wimberly shares her journey with the Psalms: turning to them for solace as a child, arranging them to Celtic melodies ..read more
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We are delighted to announce two Candlelight Concerts during Holy Week
25th March 7:30 Monday – St Augustine’s, Derry
26th March 7:30 Tuesday – Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast
Both concerts will be opened by Guest Performer Eilidh Patterson
We hope you can join us for one of these beautiful and reflective evenings
Book your tickets here
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Celtic Psalms Blog
1y ago
It was such a privilege to be involved this month in celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. You can view two services we were involved with, both of which were extremely moving to be a part of.
Maundy/Holy Thursday Service for the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement – a televised (RTE Irish national TV) service, featuring past president Mary McAleese, political and religious figures, and victims of sectarian violence
Recommitment at Clonard – a Service of recommitment to peacebuilding featuring diverse voices in Northern Ireland, or ..read more
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1y ago
It was a joy and a privilege to be involved in the Four Corners Festival in Belfast last week. The purpose of the festival dovetailed well with Celtic Psalms’ hope of bringing people together across community divides.
We sang at the opening event, “Dreaming God’s Dream” with Julieann Morran, about the community-level discernment going on in the Catholic Church at the moment, and the hope of walking together as ecumenical siblings. You can view the event here: https://www.facebook.com/4cornersfestival/videos/697369735306827
We also sang at the BBC Sunday Service, which featured voices from acr ..read more
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1y ago
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A bit of behind-the-scenes from Redbox Studios where we’ve recorded all the Celtic Psalms albums since 2013. Today, our NEW ALBUM Celtic Psalms: May We Rise is available on DIGITAL PLATFORMS (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, iTunes etc etc). Oonagh Derby of Redbox was such a warm interviewer, and it was a special opportunity to tell the story behind one song, Love and Mercy, which has been a favorite from the new album that we’ve already sung in many concerts and services. Lovely film work and editing by Cormac O’Kane et al – with thanks to Redbox for the opportunity t ..read more
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1y ago
Celtic Psalms will be on RTE (Irish National Television) Sunday Service this week, on 17 July 2022 at 11am Ireland Time (6am Eastern Time).
Tune in to the RTE Player or live TV for a services focused on Psalms of Lament and Hope.
CLICK HERE FOR RTE PLAYER ..read more
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1y ago
We are delighted to announce that our fourth album, Celtic Psalms: May We Rise, is now available to purchase!
This album is a testament to the joy, depth and hope that can be found even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
We hope you enjoy the new songs. You can order HERE or contact us directly. Thank you ..read more
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1y ago
Find the podcast at https://psalms-for-the-spirit.captivate.fm/ or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.
For those who enjoy Celtic Psalms music, you might also be interested in checking out the Psalms for the Spirit Podcast.
Rev. Kiran Young Wimberly explores the connection between spirituality and resilience with a wide range of guests, hearing about how the Psalms weave into the spiritual journey, how they lead us toward healing and hope, and how they lift our spirits in difficult times.
Celtic Psalms music is featured in every episode, speaking into the themes that arise in the c ..read more
Celtic Psalms Blog
1y ago
The psalms are an endless supply of something we all need right now: resilience. Here is a playlist of soulful songs that connect us with our lament and remind us of our hope. Click on the link below and listen while doing something that gives you joy today.
Celtic Psalms for Resilience Playlist ..read more