It’s right there- just where I can’t reach it. That agonisingly irritating itch… my world is getting smaller every second as that ITCH is taking over my mind, my consciousness, my everything. … More Itchy, Scratchy- Look, See, Pray
1 Timothy 6:6-19 and Luke 16:19-31 Let’s start with some maths. (Oh, go on. Please, please, please?) Cleaning my house involves Time and Work Cleaning = Time x Work We work to get money, so Work = Money And we all know the phrase “Time is Money”, so Time = Money Substitute those in and … More Tightrope + Penny-Farthing = Treasure?
Honey, I’m home! Gentle readers, greetings after the summer break. Thank you to those who said they’d missed these weekly musings – I feel very wanted. 😊 To those who didn’t even notice, I’m glad you had a full and fun summer, and I’ll just go a cry quietly in a corner. 😂 I have … More Walking in the Garden
I’d love to report that the Sea Eagles came to visit Bognor today. Or that fox cubs were doing gymnastics on the lawn. I’d settle for a few pics of the field mice who pop in to scurry after scraps from the bird feeder. Alas, no show. … More Shades of Purple- Look, See, Pray
Ironically, many of the great scientific and medical advances take place under the pressure to “win wars”. Progress and improvement forged in the furnace of aggression… How tragic. … More Who leads? Look, See, Pray
Today I took my own advice. Taking advantage of the sunshine, I visited Marine Park and sat down to “pay attention” to the moment. My chosen bench faced right into the sunlight- and I couldn’t lift my eyes without being temporarily blinded. Peeking from below my cap’s peak, I could see gloriously lit grass, and the shapes … More Blinding Light- Look, See, Pray
We all like to think that things will get better: that Spring will melt the heart of Winter, so life will be more comfortable (and warmer): and I’m not just talking about the weather. … More Which Way to Spring? Look, See, Pray
There’s a distinctly poxy feeling about this week’s passages, with Naaman and the Ten Lepers. I hope you’ve had your vaccinations! Checkout the links below for some upfront activities, reflections and even a drama script. Alternatively, you may be Harvest-focussed. See this post for a load of Harvest resources and there’s a great craft below … More Luke 17 – Sozo
After the lazy days of summer, (remember them?), then the flurry of book deadlines and then a pause for the Queen’s funeral, we are finally back to the normal format of The Reflectionary – to whit, a reflection on one of the lectionary passages which, this week, features Michelangelo, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and … More Harvest Round Up + Ps 37
The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II This post is delayed from its usual Monday in respect for the funeral of her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory, Ma’am. Please see this post for my tribute and prayers. New Books Mid-September it may be, but the shops are already stocking mince … More Nativity Scripts / Free Books! + Ps 91, Ps 146, 1 Tim 6
The Reflectionary 