Thursday, July 16, 2009

Starting Out

It is my hope to begin posting periodically to this blog and reflect, primarily, upon those many intersections between faith and life. I also will use this space as an opportunity to pay attention to the rhythms of life in a small/suburban/progressive/Episcopal parish. I certainly have my sense of what is central to life and life together. However, I am continually impressed and encouraged by the surprises that come along in the face, experience, and voice of the other. There are many "others" who make up the wonderful parish of St. Francis and enrich my life. I hope they will participate in this venture, and I look forward to other voices beyond our immediate community adding to the richness of the reflections. Blessings. M
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  1. .July 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Great idea - I'm looking forward to reading more! I love the positive use of the word prodigal, so often it's negative. We can be prodigal with renewable resources, and should be thrifty with non-renewable resources. How lucky we are that love, laughter, hope and faith are available to us without limit!

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  2. Edward G. HappJuly 16, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Mark,

    Thanks for this thoughtful entry (and profile.) Welcome to the Blogosphere. Your thoughts about a Prodigal God remind me of one of Bishop Spong's interpretations of Grace: to love wastefully. It gives a new sense to an Omniscient God as One without limits. And the intersection of the Holy with everyday life is such a call to pay attention. You may enjoy my latest Blog entry on our visit to Save's Field programs in Minia, Egypt, here: http://eghapp.blogspot.com/2009/07/lessons-from-field.html

    Best,
    Ed

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