Dappled Beauty: Journeying through Lent with Gerard Manley Hopkins - Feb 2026

Gerard Manley Hopkins’ vivid, inventive language and profound spiritual insight make him a powerful companion for the Lenten season. His poetry captures both human frailty and divine presence, drawing us into the beauty of creation and the journey of Christ toward the Passion. Carys Walsh will reflect on Hopkins’ rich imagery and rhythmic brilliance, and offer a fresh way to deepen reflection, devotion, and discovery throughout Lent. The Revd Dr Carys Walsh writes about poetry and spirituality and has been involved in discernment and formation for Anglican ministry for many years. She is a priest in South London and the author of 'Frequencies of God' (about the poetry of RS Thomas) and 'Dappled Beauty' (about the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins). The handout referred to in this talk can be found at https://www.stpauls.co.uk/sites/default/files/2026-02/Dappled%20Beauty%20-%20Poetry.pdf