to speak with my Bishop Mark yesterday night along with other clergy from our deanery (a deanery is a small grouping within a diocese). I was impressed.
If there was a person would had every right to be bitter and jaded about everything that has happened it would Bishop Mark but there was nothing of the sort as he spoke with us. He spoke from his heart and his heart was not dark or angry. He spoke of how all of this has drawn him closer to Christ. We had questions and he had answers but no recriminations, no hostility, and no resentments. For about two hours we got to see what a Bishop truly is and I am better for it.
Many years!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Father, bless,
ReplyDeleteI have been keeping my head down and trying to not learn too much about what is swirling around, but I am so glad that you had this conversation. Prayers continue for all
Actually, learn as much as you can so you can effectively pray. It's quite discouraging yet God is still in control. OCAnews.org is probably the best site for unfettered information. Some of comments can be unchristian but the information presented is usually quite accurate.
ReplyDeleteAxios!
ReplyDeleteKeep your head up, Fr. John, and always look at the positive of any situation.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, God has a way of making any situation -- even one that is sad -- become a blessing in disguise.