I hate it every year when the text on the baptism of Jesus comes up. I hate it mainly because I am part of an order that doesn’t practice the traditional sacraments of the church, though we do have our own rites and rituals. It’s difficult for me to identify with the imagery of baptism. … More Community: A reflection on Matthew 3:13-17
Growing up we always had a large family gathering at Christmas, the earliest of these were held in my maternal grandparents’ basement. My Grandparents had 8 living children and 7 of them all lived in the same city, her oldest living across the country as she and her family lived out their calling as ministers. … More The Risks We Take: A Reflection on Matthew 1:18-25
I’ve had to practice waiting for some things this year. Early in the year, I had to wait a long time on my income tax return, 12 weeks total. Then more recently I waited on a government tax rebate that had been promised to the residents of my province of residence, the announcement was made … More Doubt in Waiting
A few years back while I was living in the GTA I met up with some friends who were in town for a learning week at a nearby camp. Being the “local” of the group I picked everyone up and drove us for supper. We then decided on a little drive around downtown Toronto. Though … More Wrong Way!! A reflection on Matthew 3:1-12
In 2021 I moved closer to my hometown, for 10 years I had lived at least 2100 km and up to 4487 km away from my family. Now I am a five-hour drive away which is much easier travel. I can get home at a much lower cost and more frequently as time off allows. … More Silent Chaos A Reflection on Matthew 24:36-44
I was on holiday last week and away from my computer, so there was no post for Year C The Second Sunday After Christmas. Please enjoy this offering for Year C Baptism of the Lord. I remember growing up singing the song I’m So Glad I’m a part of the Family of God. There is … More I’m So Glad
Luke 2:41-52 A reflection for Year C the first Sunday after Christmas. I can remember when I was a young child our church was full of children. We had a healthy-sized Sunday school and a plethora of activities for young people during the week. There was always something happening for youth in the church. I … More Growing up in Church
A reflection based on Luke 1:39-55 Two years ago around this time, a friend and I walked into an unimaginable situation. Without getting into detail, it was a situation that could have been avoided because somewhere inside me I knew what was to unfold. There were signs along the way to indicate what we were … More Did I know?
For those who didn’t follow my old lectionary blog. I typically write early in the week about the Scripture that is for the following Sunday. So that brings us to Advent 3C of the revised common lectionary. Luke 3:7-18 I’m a bit of a hoarder. I keep lots of things because I don’t like gettingrid … More The Purge
If you follow the revised common lectionary, you will know we find ourselves in year C of the three-year cycle. It’s been a few years since I’ve blogged through the lectionary readings. However, I decided to pick it up again since I found it to be a good discipline for me. Admittedly, it hasn’t started … More Nobody Great?
Living the Lectionary 