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Sailing in a tiny boat in the middle of the sea, the boatman steered with a single string. We were exposed to the elements, but this was the only way to the far-flung island. Midway through the journey, a drizzle began. Without warning, the sea turned choppy. Our small boat was tossed by the waves.… Read more
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It is ironic that You would compare the tiny mustard seed to the Kingdom of God. In a world that equates greatness with visibility and applause, You point to what is small, hidden, almost overlooked. Greatness in Your eyes begins when no one is applauding. Read more
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In today’s gospel You sound utilitarian and also conditional. It seems like You’re saying, “you get what you give.” I realised, on further reflection, that actually we don’t need to put in effort to gain insight, because You reveal the truth to us. I realise You do not mean that the material I give— I… Read more
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There are moments when long-standing work reaches a point of transition. After years of service, good and faithful efforts come to an end, and questions surface about what comes next. Communities are served over many years. Structures are built. Needs are met. Lives are touched. And yet, when those who have carried the work must… Read more
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You are beyond time. What feels finished to me is still held by You. What I call “past” is never out of Your presence. I live within moments, before and after, too late and not yet. But You are not confined by any of it. So teach me to pray without fear of timing. To… Read more
God the master of time, never gives the future. He gives only the present, moment by moment.
In Moments Like This 