As I prepare to leave the parish for a sabbatical rest, I am mindful of the friends that I have made and relationships that have been built over these last 7 years. I feel that I would like to reiterate that sense of privilege of being a parish priest. Continue reading “A last word, or two…”
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Sabbatical time
2018 is my sabbatical year and I wanted to share some thoughts of what this might mean to the parish and people. The word sabbatical comes from the Greek word sabatikos, which means “of the Sabbath,” the day of rest that happens every seventh day. There is a sense here about recreation, having time to watch, wait and wonder. Sabbatical has biblical roots, enmeshed in the narrative of God and his people. Continue reading “Sabbatical time”