Its been a while since i last posted. that was on the occasion of the death of my Father and his sister three weeks later. In the interim I have been to Sacramento for a Canon Law meeting. that was immediately preceded by a visit to Paula's aunt who works at Wente Wineries. After Sacramento i was in Belgium for to continue the pursuit of myJCL.
However, this past weekend was the attendance at the celebration of the ordination of a friend, Greg Thompson, to the Order of Deacons. Attending ordinations always brings back memories of one's own. Mine was 27 1/2 years ago. The music was different, so was the place but the ancient tradition remains and always serves to call you back to the center.
While i could not see much (because I was seated behind a pillar) I sensed the presence of God's spirit in the laying on of hands, the intonation of the Litany of Saints with its humbling posture of postration, and the handing of the Book of the Gospels. The words that accompany this are profound and challenging. "Receive the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, whose herald you now are, believe what you read, teach what you believe and practice what you teach"
To those I have ministered to and heralded Jesus to i thank you for the privilege. To those to whom i have failed to herald Christ, I am sorry for my fault.
To Greg- Ad Multos Annos, (to many years)
To All- Pax Vobiscum (peace be with you_
Daniel had the privilege of serving as the deacon of the Eucharist at the ordination Mass. A very special moment.
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