Sunday's Reading on St. Paul's Letter to the Romans (12:1-8) explores the Church through the lens of a jigsaw puzzle. We can also consider expanding his biblical analogy of the body. Just as a puzzle requires every uniquely shaped piece to complete a picture, the Church relies on the diverse gifts of its members, where no individual is more important than another. However, unlike a traditional puzzle, the Church lacks a "picture on the box lid" to guide its growth. Instead, it resembles a "Wasjig" puzzle, where the final image represents "what happens next" rather than a familiar scene from the past.

This shift is evident in the current trend in the church nationally to  reorganise parishes, which can be unsettling as traditional structures like "one parish, one priest" disappear. Despite these changes, St. Paul encourages us to always view the Church is a community of real people—those who pray, worship, and support one another—rather than just an organisation. We should never forget that God is the ultimate architect, working through imperfect individuals and their distinct experiences, ensuring no piece is ever useless. As the landscape of parish life evolves, members are encouraged to offer their faithful gifts where they fit best. Ultimately, while the future appearance of the Church remains uncertain, Christ remains at the centre, and every person is an essential piece in God's unfolding masterpiece.