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Carol's Corner

Carol O'Connor

Welcome to Carol's Corner. These insightful posts are the thoughts and reflections of Carol O'Connor, writer, teacher, and Manager of St Peter’s Bookroom. Carol has a Master of English Literature, and an interest in poetry, meditation and Celtic spirituality.

Mary Oliver: A Pocketful of Thoughts

Mary Oliver: A Pocketful of Thoughts

An address by Carol O'Connor on 'Prayer and Faith in the Life and Poetry of Mary Oliver.

Sep 20, 2024

Paris: Impressions of Life 1880-1925

Paris: Impressions of Life 1880-1925

This poem was inspired by an exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery.

Jul 18, 2024

Ash Wednesday with Hopkins

Ash Wednesday with Hopkins

A reflection on Ash Wednesday based on a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, 'Thou art indeed just, Lord'.

Feb 14, 2024

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

A reflection on Ash Wednesday after stepping out onto a flight of well-worn parish stairs.

Feb 22, 2023

'And to one God says....': a reading and reflection on the poem 'Mediations' by R.S.Thomas

'And to one God says....': a reading and reflection on the poem 'Mediations' by R.S.Thomas

A reading and reflection on the poem 'Mediations' by R.S. Thomas.

Nov 24, 2021

'A single dead prawn': A reading and reflection on the poem 'At the End' by R.S.Thomas

'A single dead prawn': A reading and reflection on the poem 'At the End' by R.S.Thomas

A reading and reflection on the poem 'At the End' by R.S.Thomas.

Nov 8, 2021

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