Comments for Miranda Writes

Comment on Sermon, Lent 3, Year C by Kurt Wiesner

Kurt Wiesner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:28:48 +0000

Nice sermon…like what you said.

Thanks for the link to my thoughts as well!

Comment on Safe but not comfortable? by Eugene

Eugene — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:38:31 +0000

Hi,

I’ve heard the Episcopalian liturgy a number of times. It seems to me that the Great Thanksgiving and what follows is incendiary enough to blow the roof off of any unhelpful conceptions of ourselves and others we might have.

But it may be as the Lord said: if they don’t hear Moses and the prophets, they’re not going to hear anything even if somebody was raised from the dead (cf. the rich man and Lazarus).

I think all of us as human beings have what we need. It’s just that we don’t live what we know to be true. I’m not sure liturgical revision is going to do much. I think what we need is consistent, persistent emphasis on teaching how to live the virtues: humility (above all), giving place to others, not insisting on our own way… the whole “love” thing from Cor. 13.

What do you think?

Comment on “Walking the Walk” Diocesan Youth Retreat, January 2010 by Martha A. (Marti) Hunt

Martha A. (Marti) Hunt — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:22:38 +0000

Miranda, I really appreciate your sharing of this experience. It looks like a lovely time, and I am really glad that some parishioners from St. Andrew’s were able to participate. Marti

Comment on “Walking the Walk” Diocesan Youth Retreat, January 2010 by Jim Sims

Jim Sims — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:08 +0000

I went to see a Doctor the other day and when I was ready to leave he asked me if there was anything else that I needed. As I often do with others, I asked him to tell me the meaning of Life. He laughed and I laughed and then he said, “Give me a minute.” He paused thoughtfully and looked at the floor. Then he looked up at me and said, “Growing closer to God.” That struck me as a pretty good answer to an impossible question. One of important blessings in my life has been gathering with people of a wide range of ages and drawing near to one another to contemplate and celebrate the presence of God in our lives – one of the best ways I know of growing closer to The Divine. I met some fine peeps and made some good friends. There was laughter and kindness and prayer and celebration and Holiness in a Holy place. Cool. Let’s do it again soon!

Comment on “Walking the Walk” Diocesan Youth Retreat, January 2010 by Kurt C. Wiesner

Kurt C. Wiesner — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:37:00 +0000

I really enjoyed being there with everyone, and I wish I could have stayed for the entire time! It was a great group of people, and I cannot wait to discover what happens next in our shared ministry together!

Comment on “Walking the Walk” Diocesan Youth Retreat, January 2010 by Grace Burson

Grace Burson — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:00:55 +0000

Oh, sounds like the closing worship was fantastic! So bummed to have missed it. But in a way, what I left early to do was in keeping with the theme of the weekend … a lovely memorial service for a woman who was 99 years old and who “walked the walk” throughout her life of love, laughter, generosity and faith.

I will definitely be passing this on! And can’t wait for next year!

Comment on “Walking the Walk” Diocesan Youth Retreat, January 2010 by caroline fairless

caroline fairless — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:26:09 +0000

Thank you so much for these images and the way you wove them.
Lovely and powerful and so very hopeful.

Comment on Iona Beatrice by Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:51:27 +0000

Little button nose sweety pie pie. Welcome to the world.

Comment on Iona Beatrice by Pat Walker

Pat Walker — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:35:02 +0000

Welcome Iona! How beautiful you are! I hope your mom is feeling much better. I look forward to meeting you in person and seeing Mommy again in her new sylph like body! Much love to you, Mom and Dad and a BIG hug to big brother. Don’t worry he will love you too.

Mrs. W

Comment on One big table! by Kurt Wiesner

Kurt Wiesner — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:34:07 +0000

“A really big table” is one of the best theological statements I’ve heard in awhile!!!