Hi! I’m Velany.

Daughter, wife, mum, teacher, writer.
Jesus is at the heart of all I do. Here, at the Smallest of Seeds, I share reflections on faith, Scripture, the saints, and real life — beautiful, messy, but rooted in Christ.

As I write, I hope to do the little I can, to bring Jesus to others and to give back a little of the bountiful love I have received.
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Hi! I’m Velany.

Daughter, wife, mum, teacher, writer.
Jesus is at the heart of all I do. Here, at the Smallest of Seeds, I share reflections on faith, Scripture, the saints, and real life — beautiful, messy, but rooted in Christ.

As I write, I hope to do the little I can, to bring Jesus to others and to give back a little of the bountiful love I have received.

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What will you find here?

Faith & Family​

Reflections, prayers, and resources to enrich your daily walk with God

Scripture

Lessons from Scripture that light up our way and guides to soak in the Word

Saints

Stories of saints and lessons from the lives of heroes who’ve been there, done that!

Resources

Prayers, printables, and a glossary, as well as an exclusive subscriber Vault.

Would you like to join me on this journey?

Once a week, I share stories, encouragement, and resources to help you prioritise time with God and walk beside him in the midst of your everyday.

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Prayers

Prayers from the Church, saints, and scripture

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Printables

Practical, faith-filled resources you can print or save

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Glossary

Growing collection of Catholic and ecumenical terms

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…it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.
Matthew 13:32 (NRSVCE)

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