On Sunday, we were presented with both good news and a challenge. The good news was the light — the divine, uncreated Light, the Wisdom, Word, and Power of God — has shone into our dark world (where the darkness will not overcome it). The challenge is to walk in that light when it’s so … Continue reading When Light Shines in Darkness: A Reflection for Epiphany 2026
Longtime readers will know that one of my favourite images when discussing theology, faith, and the life of the Church is light. Not only is it the guiding metaphor of the upcoming feast of Epiphany (which is on Tuesday, though many churches choose to celebrate it today), but I think it actually works for the … Continue reading A Light for All People: A Reflection on John 1.1-18
Believe it or not, today is the last Sunday of the calendar year. 2025 is coming to an end and it’s a natural time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. But as today’s readings for the first Sunday of Christmas remind us, as we reflect, we would do well to do … Continue reading The Deeds of the LORD: A Reflection for the First Sunday of Christmas and Year-End Practices
Growing up in the final two decades of the last century, the legacy of the Second World War was very present for me. One of my grandfathers fought in the war to his lasting detriment, one of my grandmothers lost the love of her life because of the war, and school Remembrance Day assemblies were … Continue reading God’s D-Day: A Reflection for Christmas 2025
In our highly individualist, consumer-driven culture, we often (hopefully unintentionally) bring our customer mentality to spirituality, as though God should be happy for our business and trip over Godself to ensure we have a positive experience and 'meet our needs'. But of course, we’re dealing with the infinite creator of the universe here, and so … Continue reading Only Our Duty: A Reflection on Luke 17.5-10
