Tag Archives: unconventional

Cutting Through Illusions

Posted on January 22, 2015 by anyushka

Originally posted on Richer By Far:
“Every day that you attempt to see things as they are in truth is a supremely successful day.” Vernon Howard “It seems to me that the most basic problem is not political, it is…

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Faith & Relaxation…

Posted on December 4, 2014 by anyushka

Catholic theologian James Allison [talked] about how we think faith is about striving – keeping parameters, calling people out for not having it right, spiritual practices, doctrinal purity… whatever – but that really faith is about relaxing. Specifically, relaxing in … Continue reading →

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Radically Good

Posted on October 13, 2014 by anyushka

The gospel is radical. Did you know that…? I didn’t, for a long time. I knew the gospel to be God’s demanding rules on our self-denial and the framework for some kind of achievement scale. No kidding. And I took it seriously. And … Continue reading →

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National Coming Out Day

Posted on October 11, 2014 by anyushka

It’s National Coming Out Day! If that feels like encouragement to you, enjoy and leap out of the closet!  If not, take your time. Only you know when you’re ready.  Two bits of advice for those who decide it’s time: … Continue reading →

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God in the Neighbourhood

Posted on October 1, 2014 by anyushka

  not quite part of it/ not so much into expectations/ not the tidiest dress code/ but the kids love her (even though some nervous parents pull them away)/ there’s something about her/ she’s one of those dancing-in-the-rain types you … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional IV

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

It has been the story of my life that the more I knew my own truth, the more I tried to live my truth faithfully, and the more open and trusting my relationship with God became – the less I … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional III

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

Let’s consider that, yes, I could go forward for selection to the priesthood. And if I tell the church that I accept its view on homosexuality, they’d be fine with that too. Thing is, I do not accept their position on … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional II

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

You may wonder what the “unconventional” aspects of my life are that have caused this whole discussion. I’ll give you a general overview of the things in my life that are unconventional – unconventional meaning: not the usual path. Not … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional I

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

The word “unconventional” has crept up too often in the more recent conversations about me and my vocation discernment to be ignored any longer. It seems that to some, namely – and mainly (but not only) – the church and … Continue reading →

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Read the Small Print

Posted on April 18, 2014 by anyushka

It can’t be made any clearer than it is today, but there are still plenty of Christians who just don’t get it, both about themselves and about others. And those who do claim this love as freely as it is offered are considered … Continue reading →

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