Source of comfort.Reflecting back as a 40-year-old, the Journal has been a constant part of my life. I often hear my morn refer to the Book of Common Prayer as a "comfort" when she was in her youth; the Journal was the same for myself. I recall my parents thoroughly reading it at the dinner table, remarking on the current issues of the day, female clerics and the "new" rites. I would rummage through those well-read pages, often picking out stories of our worldwide communion communion: see Eucharist; Lord's Supper. . In retrospect, the Journal was a window to the Anglican An·gli·can adj. 1. Of or characteristic of the Church of England or any of the churches related to it in origin and communion, such as the Protestant Episcopal Church. 2. Of or relating to England or the English. n. world. As a teen I remember once thinking how very diverse we all are, with arguments and varied interpretations, yet together. Maybe, in part, I felt called to priestly priest·ly adj. priest·li·er, priest·li·est 1. Of or relating to a priest or the priesthood. 2. Characteristic of or suitable for a priest. ministry wanting a role in this broad church of ours, due to the Journal and what it articulated ar·tic·u·la·ted adj. Characterized by or having articulations; jointed. so very well. Rev. Douglas Painter Florenceville, N.B. |
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