tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19202115.post5933367535752625556..comments2008-11-20T23:51:43.549-08:00Fr. Justin (Edward)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02552984147798120208noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19202115.post-5956153672096595352008-11-13T12:42:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:42:00.000-08:00Hi Father, Thanks so much for being there and for being with us, when you get back. It's been cool to listen to some of the podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio and to see some of the videos especially the coronation one. Also really cool to see Fr. Michael and Fr. John and Kurt in the sea of black cassocks.<BR/><BR/>The words of Met. Jonah were so stirring... he sounds alot like AB Seraphim in content, and I understand that they were classmates way back in the day which is cool. Acts of service and humility seem to be the hallmarks of the faith that he is challenging us to live by. I liked that he brought it all back to daily prayers and what we do when no one is looking, extending kindness to strangers--<BR/><BR/>I was wondering if upon your return, we could set aside some time as a parish to listen to the Podcast of the speech that you have linked here? (Maybe on a Thursday?) And then to have some time to reflect and maybe right down some ideas to be considered by parish council-- some long term ones, some short term, big and small steps? <BR/> <BR/>ie: a parish pilgramage to SF to venerate the relics of St. John, installing a chapter of OCF not only at UBC but also SFU and Emily Carr, and wherever there are already students in the midst, as seedlings to grow over the years...(not necessarily for you to even need to make the rounds but just for students to be able to connect with those looking and invite them to vespers etc; outreach to some of the oldies in the neighbourhood who are no doubt pretty lonely, maybe to befriend the orthodox seniors residence down on Franklin-- and some of the other things that Met Jonah outlined in his talk. <BR/><BR/>It seems an incredible season of opportunity and newness and I think it could be really encouraging for us here off Commercial Drive to connect with the vision there where you are. <BR/><BR/>I felt really proud to get to be a part of something so special while I was listening... Thanks for being our leader in humble service and inspiring us to follow your lead. We're lucky ducks to have you.kimberley francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11367687222800690815noreply@blogger.com