I ended my silence today with Diurnum (Noonday Prayers). But first I sat in the Chapel and prayed the St. Mary’s directory–lifting each person’s name in prayer. I was saddened that four more of our family are now in the place of Light Perpetual–John, Suzanne, Susanne, and Lou.
Later today I’m off to Charlotte, North Carolina to visit another Woman Touched by Grace, Sally.
It’s a beautiful fall day and, as always, God is very good.
I am an Episcopal priest serving as Missioner for Congregational Vitality in the Diocese of Texas and a Benedictine Oblate of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, Indiana. I'm also an eighth generation Texan. My daughter, The Homesick Texan, has moved back home to Texas. My son and his wife live in Bend, Oregon, with my two grandsons who call me Grandma Texas.
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Rev'd Beth I should have looked at your Blog long before now and it is a little ironic that a very long day of work would be the day that I finally get to it. However, I have decided to simply ignore the mounds of work that I should be working on. I would love a day of silence. Three days would be very hard – and certainly would not be good for my practice. 🙂 Just know that you are missed, but we are so very glad that you have a chance to be with the Beloved. John Akard Jr.
Rev'd Beth
I should have looked at your Blog long before now and it is a little ironic that a very long day of work would be the day that I finally get to it. However, I have decided to simply ignore the mounds of work that I should be working on.
I would love a day of silence. Three days would be very hard – and certainly would not be good for my practice. 🙂
Just know that you are missed, but we are so very glad that you have a chance to be with the Beloved.
John Akard Jr.
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Thank you, John. Praying for some bits of quiet, peace, and even silence for you. Hugs to your precious family!
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