Thanks for your prayers for me and the Priests who attended the Seminar in Khandamal. The Spirit was present right through and all of us could feel the presence of the Spirit.
I actually did not know you were gone because I was ‘ unplugged’ for a couple of days. But it’s good to know that you had a safe trip both ways. And it’s good to know this, too:
>The Spirit was present right through and all of us could feel the presence of the Spirit. - This is something I enjoy about retreats. That feeling of stillness that allows what is pushed away in the bustle of daily routine to surface calmly.
In your announcement before you left, Jacob wrote:
>The name Khandamal has become synonymous with anti-Christian violence and persecution unfortunately. - He’s right! That’s the first thought that came to mind as I read that post of yours. I also quickly felt happy for the people who would attend the retreat. They would definitely need a hand to remind them that they are now in Christ’s arms.
I’m referring to the poem – Footprints In The Sand.
Kate, I do not have your E mail address and hence my post on Comments. One of the difficulties I have with the story as it is now is that Jesus does not 'carry' us in his arms. Instead he walks ahead of us lighting our path and guiding our way, much like his Father did when Jesus prayed at Gethsemane (see Mt 26:39,42,44; Mk 14:36,39; Lk 22:42). I have my own story about Footprints, but we will leave that for another time. Fr. Errol Fernandes SJ
>Kate, I do not have your E mail address and hence my post on Comments.
- I'm a keyboard warrior. Albeit, a good one. I think. I hope?
>One of the difficulties I have with the story as it is now is that Jesus does not 'carry' us in his arms.
- Actually, I visualise being propped up on Christ’s shoulder. That way, I can talk to Him ... and I can see where we’re going. No, I don’t doubt Him; I’m just curious and impatient.
>Instead he walks ahead of us lighting our path and guiding our way, much like his Father did when Jesus prayed at Gethsemane
- I believe this, too. I try to go the WWJD route now, but in the past, when I was down and alone (without my parents who were across a couple of seas), I clambered up on His shoulders.
>(see Mt 26:39,42,44; Mk 14:36,39; Lk 22:42).
- You remember all these details? Like, off hand? Whoa!
>I have my own story about Footprints, but we will leave that for another time.
- Ooh, a story! Nice! Please share, Fr.Errol, when you have the time. I like learning new angles of old things as much as I like learning new things.
Welcome back, Fr.Errol!
ReplyDeleteI actually did not know you were gone because I was ‘ unplugged’ for a couple of days. But it’s good to know that you had a safe trip both ways. And it’s good to know this, too:
>The Spirit was present right through and all of us could feel the presence of the Spirit.
- This is something I enjoy about retreats. That feeling of stillness that allows what is pushed away in the bustle of daily routine to surface calmly.
In your announcement before you left, Jacob wrote:
>The name Khandamal has become synonymous with anti-Christian violence and persecution unfortunately.
- He’s right! That’s the first thought that came to mind as I read that post of yours. I also quickly felt happy for the people who would attend the retreat. They would definitely need a hand to remind them that they are now in Christ’s arms.
I’m referring to the poem – Footprints In The Sand.
http://www.footprints-inthe-sand.com/index.php?page=Poem/Poem.php
Kate
Kate, I do not have your E mail address and hence my post on Comments. One of the difficulties I have with the story as it is now is that Jesus does not 'carry' us in his arms. Instead he walks ahead of us lighting our path and guiding our way, much like his Father did when Jesus prayed at Gethsemane (see Mt 26:39,42,44; Mk 14:36,39; Lk 22:42). I have my own story about Footprints, but we will leave that for another time.
ReplyDeleteFr. Errol Fernandes SJ
Thank you for replying, Fr.Errol!
ReplyDelete>Kate, I do not have your E mail address and hence my post on Comments.
- I'm a keyboard warrior. Albeit, a good one. I think. I hope?
>One of the difficulties I have with the story as it is now is that Jesus does not 'carry' us in his arms.
- Actually, I visualise being propped up on Christ’s shoulder. That way, I can talk to Him ... and I can see where we’re going. No, I don’t doubt Him; I’m just curious and impatient.
>Instead he walks ahead of us lighting our path and guiding our way, much like his Father did when Jesus prayed at Gethsemane
- I believe this, too. I try to go the WWJD route now, but in the past, when I was down and alone (without my parents who were across a couple of seas), I clambered up on His shoulders.
>(see Mt 26:39,42,44; Mk 14:36,39; Lk 22:42).
- You remember all these details? Like, off hand? Whoa!
>I have my own story about Footprints, but we will leave that for another time.
- Ooh, a story! Nice! Please share, Fr.Errol, when you have the time. I like learning new angles of old things as much as I like learning new things.
Kate