Author Archives: donalddeanchambers
Day 1: God’s Communion with the Human Family
The Dance
I entered prayer with a heavy heart. Out of the depths . . . Out of the ravine . . . Out of the gully I cried out. My cry reverberated from the rugged, dirty, chaotic valley floor. On the journey through the valley of the shadow of death, with whom I do share myContinue reading “The Dance”
Merciful Father
As I ponder on the parable of the Merciful Father in the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of the Lenten season, four insights emerge in my mind and heart which relate to the synodal journey. First, the synodal journey involves the People of God, as a family, walking together. On this journey, there are oftenContinue reading “Merciful Father”
Messy Waves
Perched some distance from the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea, Blocked by a messy marketplace of coconut, guava, sea grapes, and some unrecognizable trees, I tempered my raging anger towards the trees for obstructing my long anticipated view of the resplendent Caribbean Sea. Then an idea interfered with my mindful moment, “Close yourContinue reading “Messy Waves”
The Wind of Change
We cannot see it. We cannot touch it. We cannot smell it. We cannot taste it. We cannot hear it. It moves objects and people. That movement we see. It touches us – gently and forcefully. It makes us smell odours – sweet-scented and foul. It makes objects vibrate creating sounds for us to hear.Continue reading “The Wind of Change”
The Mystery of the Human Person – COMPOSITION OF OPPOSITES
We are finite existing in the infinite of God. We are selfish, yet selfless. We are good, yet evil exists within. We are adults yet have childish and childlike ways. We are liberals, yet conservative. We are rich in some areas of life, and poor in others. We have earthly powers, yet powerless. We haveContinue reading “The Mystery of the Human Person – COMPOSITION OF OPPOSITES”
Fifth Sunday in Lent: Actor and Protagonist
Pondering today’s gospel reading of the woman caught committing adultery (Jn 8: 1–11), I sense three protagonists and one antagonist on the stage of Jesus’ mission as mentioned in the Synod Preparatory Document (17–21). The primary actor is Jesus. He “pays attention to those who are separated from God (sinners and the poor) and thoseContinue reading “Fifth Sunday in Lent: Actor and Protagonist”
Fourth Sunday in Lent: Lesson in a visit to the zoo
“. . . with a little boy to lead them” (Isaiah 11: 6) Recently, I had a light bulb moment. I finally realised the significance of a child in leading the People of God on the Synod logo. What was the context of the revelation? As part of my babysitting, I took a two-and-a-half-year-old boyContinue reading “Fourth Sunday in Lent: Lesson in a visit to the zoo”
Reflection on the Visit to the Caribbean of the Descendants of the English Oppressors – William and Kate
Born in Africa. Lived in Africa. Flourished in Africa. Established illustrious civilization and academics in Africa. Celebrated God, ancestral spirits, and community in Africa. Then. . . the rape of Africa. Betrayed in Africa. Chained in Africa. Stolen from Africa. And “Africa was stolen.” Shipped from Africa. Forced in the belly of the beast. PrayedContinue reading “Reflection on the Visit to the Caribbean of the Descendants of the English Oppressors – William and Kate”
Beloved Reflections 