Again this year, I invite you to choose a companion to travel with you in the New Year. I have selected two--Julian of Norwich and Thomas Merton. The life of a priest is often filled with busyness and doing; my soul longs for a more contemplative approach to my work. I hope you, too, will choose companions to learn something about them, to learn something from them, to learn ...
In 2013 I continue my quest with the Anabaptist tradition, too. Thinking of Plain dress--modesty--living more simply; living more deeply. I am grateful for the many blessings in my life that come from such an eclectic mix of friendships.
May you 2013 be filled with exploration, peace, love and joy. As we begin again...
Happy New Year. So glad to hear from you via the
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Ann, I just surfed onto your blog as a result of my my search for things "Episcopal + Amish". I too am an Episcopal Priest interested/ Fascinated with Anabaptist teachings, Amish life and head coverings. For quite a while I participated in a yahoo group on women who cover. Sometimes I wear a wide headband with that intention. I am married and live in a rural area, have been a full time vicar for years (going to part time due to funds), and have managed to gather quite a farm together over the years including a dairy cow and goats and incorporate many hand crafts into my life such as Quilting. I am also interested in intentional community and religous life.
ReplyDeleteIf you are interested in more conversation, perhaps we could email - it seems that we have MUCH in common. My email is: Rev(dot)cgordon(at symbol)gmail(dot)com. (Sorry, that's so my address doesn't get picked up by a webcrawler).
sent you an email, Connie!
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