The Rev. Donald A. Davidson – Anglican Priest
Anglican Church of Canada
**Excerpt (WordPress):**
What if the mystery of the missing sock has something to teach us about the grace of God? With warmth, humour, and a gentle theological reflection, this post explores how Christ patiently gathers the scattered pieces of our lives and reminds us that nothing truly precious is ever lost to Him. Sometimes the Gospel is waiting to be discovered… right in the laundry basket.
Every home has a junk drawer—and, if we’re honest, every heart does too. In this light-hearted reflection filled with gentle humour and Gospel hope, Rev. Don Davidson explores how Christ is never discouraged by the clutter we carry. Instead, God patiently brings peace, healing, and order to the untidy corners of our lives, reminding us that grace has always done some of its finest work in the midst of holy chaos.
Holy Saturday is a day of waiting, uncertainty, and silence. The cross stands behind us, the resurrection remains unseen, and we find ourselves living in the space between grief and hope. This reflection explores the grace of this quiet day and the promise that God is still at work even when we cannot yet see what comes next.
Good Friday confronts us with the darkest realities of suffering, loss, and human brokenness. Yet it is also the day when God’s love is revealed most clearly. This reflection explores the mystery of the cross and the steadfast love of Christ—a love that refused to abandon the world, even in the face of death itself.
On the night before the cross, Jesus did something astonishing. He knelt down, took a towel, and washed the feet of his disciples. This reflection explores the humble love revealed on Maundy Thursday and the King who chose to serve, showing us that true greatness is found not in power, but in self-giving love.
Betrayal rarely arrives with warning signs or dramatic announcements. More often, it slips quietly into relationships, communities, and hearts. This reflection explores the sorrow of Spy Wednesday and the enduring grace of Christ, who faced betrayal without abandoning his mission of love, mercy, and redemption.
As Holy Week unfolds, Jesus begins speaking with striking clarity about what lies ahead. The truths that others would rather avoid are brought into the open. This reflection explores the courage of Christ in speaking difficult truths and the invitation to listen carefully when God challenges our comfortable assumptions.
Just days before the cross, a woman pours out an extravagant gift upon Jesus, drawing both admiration and criticism. This reflection explores the generous, overflowing nature of love and devotion, reminding us that the heart of the Gospel is not careful calculation, but a grace so abundant that it can appear wonderfully extravagant.
Palm Sunday begins with cheers, palm branches, and a jubilant crowd welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem. Yet beneath the celebration lies a deeper mystery. This reflection explores the surprising nature of Christ’s kingship and the parade that challenged every expectation, inviting us to follow a King whose power is revealed through humility, peace, and self-giving love.
The day before Palm Sunday carries a quiet anticipation. The crowds have not yet gathered, the palms remain uncut, and the donkey has not yet entered the story. This reflection explores the sacred stillness that often precedes God’s most significant moments, reminding us that grace is frequently at work long before the celebration begins.