Some repairs arrive with noise and commotion. Grace usually does not. In these quiet days of Ordinary Time, perhaps God is already mending relationships, healing wounds, restoring hope, and making things new—one small stitch at a time.
Tag Archives: Spiritual Renewal
The Gospel According to the Junk Drawer
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.
The Gospel According to the Leftovers
By the second Friday of September, life is already filling up with routines, responsibilities, and the occasional mysterious container hiding in the back of the refrigerator. But what if those forgotten leftovers have something to teach us about God’s grace? This lighthearted reflection explores how Christ meets us not only in life’s polished moments, but also in the neglected corners of our hearts—bringing hope, healing, and the promise of making all things new.
On Maintenance and Mission
Churches can easily become preoccupied with keeping the lights on and the building maintained. Yet Christ continually calls us beyond preserving what we have toward sharing the hope we have been given. This reflection explores the vital difference between maintenance and mission, reminding us that congregations truly come alive when they turn their attention outward and become indispensable servants of their communities.