9 April 1945. Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed in Flossenburg concentration camp, just two weeks before it was liberated by Allied forces. Here’s an essay I wrote as part of my MA course at Ripon College Cuddesdon, looking at Bonhoeffer as the Luther of his time. Click on the link to download a PDF. … More Remembering Bonhoeffer
Essentially, it’s an elegantly simple flower which gets more complex as you study it and “play” with the light. … More Light Relief- Look, See, Pray
Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he broke down and wept. … More Tried by the Fire- Look, See, Pray
Beautiful beyond description… symbols of spiritual significance… words of power and grace. … More Perfect! Look, See, Pray
It’s nearly the Easter hols! Yay! To celebrate, here is a selection of useful links from all over the place. (This is a re-post from last year, so please do let me know if any of the links have broken since then. Ty xx) There’s a printable and video for how to make your own … More Easter Round-Up
Such creatures are as different from us as they could be. Cold-blooded, insectivore, and armour-plated! … More Unknown… Look, See, Pray
Dear Readers, for your delectation and delight I present … the Scriptural Stations of the Cross: an interactive, all-age (and remember, that does not mean ‘for the kids’) meditation on the Easter story, starting on the evening on Maundy Thursday and ending on Easter Morning. Click here for the 12-page PDF including readings, prayers and … More Scriptural Stations of the Cross
Humans have often spent more time arguing over the questions of creation and evolution than we have spend on enjoying the rich diversity of life on Earth. Perhaps we should appreciate more and argue less? … More Added Value- Look, See, Pray
I’ve chosen this photo for this reflection because I’ve just been through a valley myself… the “ride” has had highs and lows, tears and exhilaration. This pic seemed to fit. … More Through the Valley- Look, See, Pray
Here’s a super-duper resource for Holy Week and Easter: The Stations of the Cross – but not the ones featuring the totally fictitious Saint Scooby-Doo. (Sorry, did I say that out loud? I meant Veronica.) Each station has a New Testament Reading and a linked Old Testament passage, a short prayer and a suggested thing to … More Saint Scooby-Doo?
The Reflectionary 