In the song, “Twelve Days of Christmas”, on this day, the true love sends three French hens. Some traditions say that this day symbolizes faith, hope and charity, or the Holy Trinity, or the three gifts of the Magi. It is also the Feast of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Today, as we languish inContinue reading “Third Day of Christmas”
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Day Two of Christmas
Temperature wise, Boxing Day eclipses yesterday by hitting the mercury at 44 Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit). With Perth dipping into long avoided COVID restrictions (masks in internal public gatherings) and Christmas Day fatigue, we are skipping church services today. Great opportunity, however, to reflect more deeply on this season that we have entered and how oneContinue reading “Day Two of Christmas”
Haiku Happy – First Day of Christmas
In seeking to revive some wordsmith skills, I intend to irritate my readers with some 5/7/5 syllable poetic reflections after the Japanese haiku style. I have already learned of a school of thought that asserts that English iterations of this style tend to do little justice to the beauty of classic Japanese literary rhythms. Instead,Continue reading “Haiku Happy – First Day of Christmas”
Happy Gravy Day
And so in this corner of the world, 21st December, Gravy Day, draws to a close. It deserves its own haiku. Gravy Day unitesFar flung rellies for ChristmasSing mixed woe and joy .
Empathy – this calls for a haiku!
For you I sorrowI may even rise and moveand we transform us!
Cleaning out the Garage
Cleaning up, I just found this laminated prayer that was fixed to the dashboard of our white Falcon on a road trip across the Nullarbor. I have just remarked to some friends that launching into 2022, because of personal and global circumstances, seems to be calling us to adopt the Celtic monk perspective of launchingContinue reading “Cleaning out the Garage”
Advent 4 Haiku
First is last; last first Trickle down turns trickle up Mary sings Christ in! See here for Mary’s Magnificat!
ASIC Haiku
ASIC hears victim woes but will do nought with such pain – Filed in secret box This is a reflection of yesterday’s meetings called by the Chair of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), our peak financial regulatory body, to hear first hand stories of the victims of the 30 month old Sterling FirstContinue reading “ASIC Haiku”
Restless Anticipation
The feeling one has when struggle leads to a zenith that opens up three possible pathways – each fraught with cost and risk. Exploring the pros and cons of each that are contingent on their own imminent events. Gearing up ready to act on the opportunity that may suddenly present itself. All in the daysContinue reading “Restless Anticipation”
Advent addresses the Sterling Housing Scandal
This reflection was delivered today at the Canterbury Classics Men’s Group at St Anselm’s Anglican Parish, Kingsley, WA. Let me begin by acknowledging the people of the Noongar-Whadjuk nation and their custodianship of the land on which we gather. I pay respect to their elders past, present and future. Thank you for inviting me toContinue reading “Advent addresses the Sterling Housing Scandal”
Wondering Pilgrim 