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On Being Unconventional III
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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Tagged calling, choice, church, Church of England, clarity, conditions, conventional, denial, discernment, exclusion, faith, fullness of life, Gene Robinson, God, heterosexism, homosexuality, hurt, hypocrisy, identity, inclusion, kingdom of God, love, priesthood, religion, same-sex, selection, serve, service, sexism, sexuality, trust, truth, unconditional, unconventional, vocation
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On Being Unconventional II
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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Tagged belonging, calling, choice, church, clarity, commitment, conflict, control, conventional, discernment, disciple, discipleship, equality, experience, exploration, faith, fullness of life, God, good news, inclusivity, justice, love, mission, openness, power, prayer, purpose, trust, truth, unconventional, vocation
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On Being Unconventional I
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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Tagged authority, behaviour, belonging, calling, choice, church, clarity, conflict, conventional, courage, culture, discernment, discipleship, enthusiasm, experience, faith, family, freedom, fullness of life, God, good news, Jesus, justice, Mary, openness, passion, prayer, risk, society, spirit, St Francis, strength, tradition, trust, truth, unconventional, vocation, worship
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Rambling. About the Religious Life. And Relationships. And the Ark. And Stuff.
Generally, people do think it’s crazy when they hear I’m praying and pondering about the religious life as a possible (or even likely?) future for myself. Understandably. The things I would give up on for this. And yes, I’m very … Continue reading
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Tagged be still, calling, clarity, discernment, fullness of life, God, loneliness, prayer, religious life, trust, vocation, waiting
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