What does the enlightened evangelist put in her kit bag for performing Christian witness in a skeptical age? During the first three weeks of Lent at St. John's, we packed a couple of books (the Bible and Book of Common Prayer), reconnected with the ancient mystery of our liturgy, and pondered our thirst and hunger as tools for ministry. Fourth up was honest reflection on the legacies of our parents. Finally, we realized that they minister best who accept the inevitability and powerlessness of death.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Wrapping Up Lent: "Destiny" And "Death"
What does the enlightened evangelist put in her kit bag for performing Christian witness in a skeptical age? During the first three weeks of Lent at St. John's, we packed a couple of books (the Bible and Book of Common Prayer), reconnected with the ancient mystery of our liturgy, and pondered our thirst and hunger as tools for ministry. Fourth up was honest reflection on the legacies of our parents. Finally, we realized that they minister best who accept the inevitability and powerlessness of death.
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