The Reflectionary

Safe Harbour- Look, See, Pray

September 26, 2024

“Let us push out from the safety of harbour into the deeper waters. Things may get choppy and feel less safe. But this is what faith is for.” … More Safe Harbour- Look, See, Pray

Feathers I went for a walk this morning and found a red kite feather along the path: long, brick red (ie, orange-brown, not red at all) and a bit tatty along the edge. Red kite feathers are not uncommon where I live. There are plenty of red kites round here (small and furries of the … More Feathers – James 5

Glasses at the ready – Prov 31

September 16, 2024

A horse walks into a bar. The landlord says, “You’re in here a lot. Are you sure you’re not an alcoholic?” The horse ponders for a moment and replies, “I don’t think I am.” Poof! The horse vanishes. At this point you might smile because you know the famous postulate, ‘I think, therefore I am.’ … More Glasses at the ready – Prov 31

Passing By- Look, See, Pray

September 12, 2024

The signs of our “passing by” will speak loudly on behalf of the voiceless… … More Passing By- Look, See, Pray

Ps 19:12 – Unknown unknowns

September 9, 2024

Psalm 19 This a deservedly well-known psalm: from the first verse (‘The heavens are telling’, featured in Handel’s Messiah) to the last (‘Let the words of my mouth’, a prayer before many a sermon), it is packed with juicy morsels of wisdom – reviving the soul, making wise the simple, more to be desired than … More Ps 19:12 – Unknown unknowns

What are you looking for? Look, See, Pray

September 5, 2024

The question is “What are you looking for?” When we explore our surroundings, what we find is often predetermined by our attitudes and expectations: are we willing to “spend” time on searching for God? … More What are you looking for? Look, See, Pray

Vengeance and a Dominionican

September 2, 2024

Isa 35, Jas 2 and Ps 146 Unless your name is Inigo Montoya (“You killed my father. Prepare to die.”), vengeance is not a popular word in our culture. It brings forth images of blood feuds, savagery and gang-land violence. So when in our Isaiah 35 reading or Deuteronomy 32:35 (It is mine to avenge; … More Vengeance and a Dominionican

Start Small- Look, See, Pray

August 29, 2024

One of first lessons in the garden is to practice patience… … More Start Small- Look, See, Pray

Deciding the Value- Look, See, Pray

August 22, 2024

The photo is a very ordinary (but beautiful) zinnia, adorned by a Small White butterfly. Easy to ignore. Yet closer examination sees the golden “crown” in the zinnia’s centre; and the butterfly is delicately constructed and carefully marked. As it sucks up nectar, fuel for its next fluttering dance, it rests even as it contrasts magnificently to the flower and neutral green background. Isn’t it lovely? … More Deciding the Value- Look, See, Pray