Ascension Day Reflection: Living Faithfully in the In-Between
14/05/2026Today the Church pauses to celebrate the Ascension of our Lord, forty days after Easter. It is a feast that can sometimes feel difficult to grasp. We may wonder why the disciples would celebrate what appears to be another goodbye. After the pain of Good Friday and the uncertainty that followed Easter morning, surely watching Jesus ascend into heaven must have felt like another loss. And yet scripture tells us something remarkable. The disciples did not leave this moment in despair. They returned to Jerusalem with great joy (Luke 24:52). Why joy? Because the Ascension was never about Jesus abandoning…
Before the First Candle is Lit
As we stand on the threshold of Advent, there is a quiet invitation that begins to stir in the soul. It is the soft rustle of hope rising again, the tender nudge of God’s Spirit reminding us that our story…
New eBook Available: Lenten Reflections 2025
Friends, I’m so pleased to share that my new eBook, Lenten Reflections 2025: Spiritual Practices for Renewal, is now available to download! This is a 40-day devotional journey through Lent, rooted in scripture, shaped by Anglican rhythms and infused with…
My Lord and my God!
“My Lord and my God!” A Reflection for the Feast of St Thomas, Apostle John 20:24–29 Poor Thomas. He’s often remembered by that nickname: “Doubting Thomas.” And yet, when I read this passage, I see someone who was not faithless…
Being Part of God’s Family
Week 1, Friday: The Intimacy of “Our” – Being Part of God’s Family Scripture: “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven…’” (Matthew 6:9) As we continue our Lenten journey, we pause today to reflect on a…
Who is God as Father?
Week 1, Thursday: “Our Father in heaven” – Who is God as Father? Scripture: “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven…’” (Matthew 6:9) In the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus invites us to address…
Ash Wednesday: Introduction to Lent and The Lord’s Prayer
Week 1, Ash Wednesday: Introduction to Lent and The Lord’s Prayer Scripture: “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…’” (Matthew 6:9) Lent is upon us—a season set aside for reflection, repentance, and…
A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer
Introduction. Prayers for Renewal: A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer Tomorrow, as we begin the season of Lent, we invite you to embark on a journey of spiritual renewal through prayer. Join us for a special daily reflection series, “Prayers…
Ember Day Reflection: Answering the Call
Today, as we observe Ember Day in the Anglican Church, we are called to reflect on and pray for those journeying towards ordination, discerning their vocation, and all who serve in ordained ministry. It is a moment to contemplate the…
Radical Welcome: Embracing God’s Call for Justice and Inclusion in South Africa
Matthew 22:1-14 is the parable of the wedding banquet, where Jesus tells the story of a king who prepares a wedding feast for his son. The invited guests refuse to come, and some even mistreat the king’s servants. In response,…
Seminarians Sow Seeds of Hope in Grahamstown
Grahamstown, South Africa – A group of seminarians from the College of Transfiguration is cultivating more than just plants in their community. Embracing the call to be Green Anglicans, they have initiated a community food garden as a tangible expression…
