metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Well, three weeks ago I sat down with our local priest at the church my wife and I have been attending for over 40 years now, and I asked him if I can have his blessing to resume the sacraments, and after a 15-20 minute discussion, he gave it to me. At the end of the discussion, he then said he'd like me to consider co-teaching the RCIA program like I did for 14 years several decades ago.
I also told him about my theological background, that I will always have a lot of questions in the faith area because of my science orientation, but that I have no problem with commitment to the Church. Over the last 1 & 1/2 years at the church, I've been very active, participating in two seminars and working with our holiday food distribution.
I know my Jewish friends here at RF will be disappointed when they hear the news, but I have to go where I think it's right, and this very much seems like the right fit for me. I've been graced to have some good friends and family that have helped me on my way, and some of them are right here at RF, so thank you so much for that.
Don't be shy about asking me any questions because I'm pretty much an open book-- for better or worse.
I also told him about my theological background, that I will always have a lot of questions in the faith area because of my science orientation, but that I have no problem with commitment to the Church. Over the last 1 & 1/2 years at the church, I've been very active, participating in two seminars and working with our holiday food distribution.
I know my Jewish friends here at RF will be disappointed when they hear the news, but I have to go where I think it's right, and this very much seems like the right fit for me. I've been graced to have some good friends and family that have helped me on my way, and some of them are right here at RF, so thank you so much for that.
Don't be shy about asking me any questions because I'm pretty much an open book-- for better or worse.