This afternoon, 26 July 2023, we learned that Sinéad O’Connor has died –– at the age of 56. This saddens me, especially when I go back and listen to her voice – such a herald.

I don’t know much about Ms. O’Connor other than she got a ton of shit for tearing up a picture of the pope on SNL way back when. Turns out she was right about the Catholic Church and the legions of abuse that were taking place at that time (and for countless years before). She was the canary in the coal mine, and we didn’t see it.

As I read more about her troubled life, being an abused child, having her son die in 2019 – it seems like a pretty painful trip for Ms. O’Connor. And still that voice – it just cuts through to the soul.

Sinéad – please rest in peace. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts. We walk with you today.