The Reflectionary

Instructions? Look, See, Pray

May 1, 2026

I really should have checked it first… because when I opened the bag, there were NO instructions and many of the parts had been removed from the sprues. … More Instructions? Look, See, Pray

Creation has been disordered, and the promise of the Kingdom of God is that all these things will be put right again. Jesus demonstrated mastery over the physical universe: calming the sea in a storm, feeding thousands with the equivalent of a tuna sandwich! … More Pollinate! Look, See, Pray

Short & Sweet- Look, See, Pray

April 16, 2026

Real life is messy. Petals will be trampled on, or blown indoors, and the remnants will go all soggy in the rain when April invites its showers. Would we be better off without the fuss? … More Short & Sweet- Look, See, Pray

Remembering Bonhoeffer

April 13, 2026

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

Light Relief- Look, See, Pray

April 10, 2026

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

Tried by the Fire- Look, See, Pray

April 2, 2026

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

Perfect! Look, See, Pray

March 27, 2026

Beautiful beyond description… symbols of spiritual significance… words of power and grace. … More Perfect! Look, See, Pray

Easter Round-Up

March 23, 2026

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

Unknown… Look, See, Pray

March 19, 2026

Such creatures are as different from us as they could be. Cold-blooded, insectivore, and armour-plated! … More Unknown… Look, See, Pray

Scriptural Stations of the Cross

March 16, 2026

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