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Plough Quarterly @plough.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

“We too live between an annunciation and an arrival. Christ has come, and we, on the far side of his death and resurrection, are the recipients of his good news. Christ’s redeeming presence now exists in the world; we bear it in ourselves.” —Joel Clarkson

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From the Annunciation to the Visitation

After an angel tells Mary she will bear the Savior, she sets out to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Both encounters are rich in meaning for Advent.

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Excellent. It also suggests a clever titular sleight of hand not uncommon but often overlooked – e.g., the subjects indicated by HAMILTON and MAESTRO arguably aren’t Alexander and Lenny but their wives – here, the ‘wonderful life’ isn’t the one George has lived the one but which Mary has made.

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

So enjoyed writing for Plough’s Advent Series about one of my favourite sequences in the gospels. Joyous Advent, friends!

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Now this is an LLM I can get on board with!

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Grateful to be included in the December edition of ‘Ekstasis Curated,’ a regular feature of Ekstasis Magazine’s Substack. Hope you’ll give it a look!

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Ekstasis Curated | December Edition

Collection for your Christmas reflections

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I’m getting behind on these, but you’ll note that it doesn’t say 20 CONSECUTIVE days. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 9/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 8/20

‘The Sabbath,’ by Abraham Joshua Heschel.

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 7/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 6/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This is very niche, but: After a few weeks of effort, I’ve achieved a 98 average skill on WordleBot. Only 99 remains. If you know, you know. #wordnerd

A screen capture of a Wordlebot score of 98.

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 5/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 4/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It’s been a true joy to me that this piece I wrote some years ago continues to be relevant in the present. It’s on one of my very favourite themes in the whole liturgical year: the light of Christ dawning into the world’s shadows.

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 3/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 2/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge 1/20

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Oxfordshire countryside in late autumn.

An image of the Thames River near Oxford, reflecting a bridge in the distance and autumn foliage along the bank.

A view down the Thames River, with autumn foliage on both sides and canal boats in the distance.

A country road stretches over a bridge with surrounding foliage, and a Land River at the far end of it driving into the distance.

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

This blue – tenebrous, liminal, a long-steeped azure – is exactly how the air felt.

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Joel Clarkson @joelclarkson.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Even in autumn there can be new beginnings. Hello Bluesky folks.

Autumn leaves float in a veritable blanket upon the surface of canal water, next to a boat.

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