I grew up in the Catholic church, so to see all the women being ordained here is a wonder. Warmest congratulations to you; I look forward to reading your stories.
This was just a delight to read and a joy to see, bringing back my own memories of my transitional diaconal ordination 40 years ago, April 12th. As one of my mentors was fond of saying, "Remember, ordination does not surgically remove your status in the Laos."
Lucky for you, deacon, priest, or bishop, you will always be, by virtue and grace of your baptism, a member of the laity. The vows we take at baptism make all of the rest possible. Likewise, "once a deacon, always a deacon." And so forth.
My spiritual director told me, "If you ever think you're too good to wash and iron purificators or set the numbers in the hymn board, you must resign your orders immediately."
Mazel Tov, my sister. Welcome. May you always remember the prophetic nature of your diaconate and always make "good trouble." And as my ordaining bishop advised at my diaconal ordination, "If you're being run out of town, get in front of the crowd and make it look like a parade."
Wow, what a treasure trove of wisdom and encouragement! I love hearing stories from you and others who remember their ordinations so fondly, however recent or long ago they were. I am living in the moment, AND I look forward to what other joys will emerge as I reflect on this season as time passes. Love to you!
Surprise surprise, I’m crying again. Just so proud of you and so incredibly thankful I got to be there. ❤️
It truly, really, very sincerely would not have been the same without you.
It was a beautiful day! May God bless your ministry!
It was so, so special! Thank you for being there, Steve!
I grew up in the Catholic church, so to see all the women being ordained here is a wonder. Warmest congratulations to you; I look forward to reading your stories.
Thank you for such generosity! I celebrate our shared heritage and appreciate your encouragement.
beautiful!! I love ordinations. blessings to you as you begin this adventure.
Ordinations and baptisms always make me cry! Thank you for your words of affirmation.
This was just a delight to read and a joy to see, bringing back my own memories of my transitional diaconal ordination 40 years ago, April 12th. As one of my mentors was fond of saying, "Remember, ordination does not surgically remove your status in the Laos."
Lucky for you, deacon, priest, or bishop, you will always be, by virtue and grace of your baptism, a member of the laity. The vows we take at baptism make all of the rest possible. Likewise, "once a deacon, always a deacon." And so forth.
My spiritual director told me, "If you ever think you're too good to wash and iron purificators or set the numbers in the hymn board, you must resign your orders immediately."
Mazel Tov, my sister. Welcome. May you always remember the prophetic nature of your diaconate and always make "good trouble." And as my ordaining bishop advised at my diaconal ordination, "If you're being run out of town, get in front of the crowd and make it look like a parade."
Wow, what a treasure trove of wisdom and encouragement! I love hearing stories from you and others who remember their ordinations so fondly, however recent or long ago they were. I am living in the moment, AND I look forward to what other joys will emerge as I reflect on this season as time passes. Love to you!
Beautiful! The Lord bless you and keep you... make his face shine upon you... and give you peace.
Thank you, Kristi! I offer the same blessings for you!