BackOn Tuesday, 23 June 2026, Garratt Publishing hosted the launch of
THE DAILY MYSTIC
Finding Mysticism in the Ordinary World
Ann Rennie
It’s impossible to fall into Ann Rennie’s company without learning a great deal. In The Daily Mystic, she is a warm and hospitable guide for anyone looking for uplifting spiritual companionship…
Reading Ann Rennie is like listening to a wise and kind friend.
Michael McGirr
Essayist, reviewer, author of Ideas to Save Your Life, and Caritas Australia Mission Facilitator
The Daily Mystic enables you to step away from the pressures of busyness and burnout, and rediscover a quieter, more meaningful way of living. Drawing on the wisdom of mystics from many faith traditions, the gentle reflections and practical insights found in The Daily Mystic will help you reconnect with your inner calm, notice beauty in the everyday, and find moments of joy and gratitude woven through ordinary life. Along the way, you’ll be invited to meet your own ‘daily mystic’ – the part of you that listens deeply and recognises the sacred in simple moments.
The Daily Mystic is an invitation to renew your spirit and reshape how you live, one mindful day at a time. A perfect respite from this busy world!
Michael McGirr officially launched the book. David McLean was the MC.
A recording of the event can be viewed below.
AUTHOR
Ann Rennie
Ann is a Melbourne-based writer and educator whose voice has been shaping conversations about faith, life, and culture for more than two decades. A long-time contributor to The Age Faith column, Ann has been published widely across Australia’s mainstream media, bringing warmth, insight, and clarity to her writing. From poetry and travel to education, small wonders, Elvis, and the quiet joys of reading and writing, Ann’s work ranges widely while always returning to what matters most. She is a regular columnist for Australian Catholic, writes monthly reflections for her local parish, and has produced commissioned work for religious orders and schools across the country. Above all, Ann writes with hope. She believes in good news, and in the enduring power of the Good News.
LAUNCHER
Michael McGirr
Michael is a bestselling author, commentator, presenter, educator and was a Jesuit for twenty years. His articles, essays, stories, and book reviews have been published in countless publications locally and internationally, such as The New York Times (USA), The Tablet (UK), The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Canberra Times. He has been the publisher at Eureka Street, editor of Australian Catholics, a fiction editor of Meanjin, and a familiar voice on radio. He is also Mission Facilitator & Melbourne Diocesan Director at Caritas Australia.
MC
David McLean
David is an author, actor, broadcaster, educator, presenter, publisher, and is co-host of the program Published… Or Not on 3CR. He creates educational resources for a variety of curriculum needs in Australia and overseas. David also provides professional development for teachers and educational support for students.
