Monday, September 7, 2009
Back in the parish
Returned home this morning and, after a couple of hours sleep to mitigate the effects of jetlag and no sleep on a very cramped aircraft, pastoral work recommences, meeting a parishioner picking up her daughter from school in the church car park, and then a phone call from a couple asking for a passport to be signed. They then communicated the news that they are expecting their third child so the Book of Blessings was sought and a blessing duly given. There will be other more challenging pastoral matters ahead but it was good to be once again with the people of the parish.
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"passport to be signed?"
ReplyDeleteVas?
Welcome back to Britain ... grey, cold, miserable, wet, wintry ...
ReplyDeleteHey, cheer up; it'll soon be Christmas.
God bless.
I meant passport application form to be signed. No. Quite hot in these parts but, yes, the nights are drawing in.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I hope you've returned renewed and ready to resume your pastoral ministry.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Glad you had a good time Stateside. A little humble advice - if you are asked for a blessing for an expectant Mother, look out the old ritual (now all legit) rather than the "Book of Blessings".
ReplyDelete(Notice how I never said anything nasty or insulting about the Book of Blessings!)