Most people never notice the sexton’s closet, yet some of the Church’s quietest ministry begins there. Mops, buckets, and well-worn supplies become instruments of hospitality in the hands of faithful servants. With gentle humour and deep gratitude, this reflection celebrates the hidden saints whose unseen acts of care remind us that the Kingdom of God is often built through humble service offered without fanfare.
Tag Archives: Peace
The Parish Calendar: A Comedy of Errors and Occasional Miracles A reflection on scheduling, double-booking, and the inexplicable endurance of the Altar Guild
Every parish calendar tells two stories at once: one carefully planned, the other delightfully unpredictable. Between scheduling conflicts, last-minute changes, and the quiet heroics of faithful volunteers, God somehow keeps the Church moving forward. With affectionate humour, this reflection celebrates the holy resilience of parish life, discovering that grace often thrives precisely where our best-laid plans begin to unravel.
How to Bless Other People’s Chaos Without Adding Your Own A wise and humorous exploration of pastoral presence
Life often brings us into the middle of someone else’s confusion, grief, or uncertainty. In those moments, our greatest gift is rarely having the perfect answer. It is the quiet grace of a calm, compassionate presence. With warmth and gentle humour, this reflection explores the pastoral art of bringing peace instead of panic, discovering how Christ calls us to bless the chaos around us without adding to it.
Christmas Pageant Survival Guide: Incarnational Joy and Controlled Chaos (A Seasonal Meditation for Clergy, Parents, and Anyone Who Has Ever Attempted to Glue Pipe Cleaners to a Halo)
Every Christmas pageant is a glorious mixture of holy mystery and cheerful unpredictability. Halos slip, shepherds wander, angels forget their lines, and somehow the Gospel is proclaimed all the same. With warmth and generous humour, this reflection celebrates the beautifully imperfect chaos of Christmas pageants, reminding us that the miracle of the Incarnation has always been wonderfully at home in the midst of ordinary human life.