by Cathy AJ Hardy | Aug 16, 2025
When the wars continue, when the fires burn, it is easy to lose hope. When leaders fail, when cruelty seems to triumph, it is easy to be dismayed. I’m often reminded of the story in Lord of the Rings where Frodo had a task to carry the ring. He wasn’t... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Feb 9, 2025
A longing in my life has been – how do I pray? How do I help others to pray? This song is one of the ways I pray – a way of aligning myself with a reality of truth. These words are old and carry a declaration of sorts, and when I sing them, I feel them... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jan 20, 2024
The Gifts of Silence What arises in you with the word silence? For some, it is a place of discomfort. For some, it is a place of refuge. I believe that silence can provide three incredible gifts in our lives if we allow it to. Recently I felt muddled, overwhelmed,... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Nov 21, 2018
Pilgrimage Ponderings III The third place of my pilgrimage in the summer of 2018 was Kildare, Ireland. And my journey there really began the year before. In 2017 I experienced an event that deeply traumatized me, shook me to my core. I knew a profound betrayal and... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jul 11, 2018
A Solo Pilgrim Journey Begins I’m at YVR and about to catch the first flight of this pilgrimage….heading to three sacred sites of Celtic history; Lindisfarne, Iona and Kildare (land of St. Brigid). Why am I going? What is calling to me? Why am I doing... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Sep 22, 2017
Remain in Love – Song Stories I Today I am beginning a weekly blog of telling the song stories from the present musical project I am working on. And then I will journey back over the past decade and share stories from each album I have had the privilege of...