What is theological reflection?

I think this might be one of my first tasks - to have a working definition of 'theological reflection'. I know its something to do with how theology and practice interact with each other, and I know there are various methods people use to do it, but I am still left puzzled where to start. Can anyone help?

I have a couple of starting points. James Hug (Article on theological reflection www.jctr.org.zm/bulletins/theo-reflect) says - my summary;
Theological reflection
- Begins with action - suffering, working, struggling, building etc
- Is born out of experience
- Moves from experience to story telling, looking for patterns and trends
- Throws the light of faith on reality to gain understanding, insight and motivation
- Moves toward informed action

I like the idea of a pastoral cycle, as we reflect it informs future action. There are some good examples around, and I think I shall use this as my model.

I have also found John Swinton of Aberdeen University helpful. I heard him speak a while ago. In his article 'Listening to Hidden Voices' (www.biapt.org.uk/tr5) he says we need
' Critical reflection on practices of church as they interact with practices of the world with a view to ensuring faithful participation in the continuing mission of the Triune God'