On Wednesday, 17 September, the community of St Mary Magdalene Chapelry in the Parish of St Helena Bay gathered for the Morning Eucharist at Steenberg’s in the Diocese of Saldanha Bay, led by Archdeacon Paul Van Reene.
During the Eucharist, Fr. Paul shared a reflection that invited the congregation to consider their relationship with nature, particularly the ocean. As a fishing community, the sea sustains livelihoods, offers beauty and wonder, and continually reminds us of God’s abundance. Yet with these gifts also comes a responsibility: to appreciate, respect, and care for the ocean that gives us life.
The theme for the day, “Our Intriguing Relationship with the Ocean,” calls us to pause and recognise how creation speaks of God’s glory, and how we, as faithful stewards, are invited to live in harmony with it.
By: Ven Paul Van Reene
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