Several posts ago I hinted that something was brewing for us, and I offered the cryptic clue, Operation Canterbury.
So was it a hint that I wanted a new Polo Shirt, did I intend moving to Kent or perhaps to read Chaucer again? No.
It does however have something to do with the Cathedral - though not much!
Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, as you may know, is the one of the oldest Christian structures in all of England and the Cathedral church of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the church of England in which I now hope to be ordained a priest in 2010.
Hence the code name, Operation Canterbury. Bit cryptic I suppose, but it's the best I could do.
Those of you who know me won't be surprised to learn that it's a step I've contemplated for over 25 years, but only now does it seem right to make it.
So, pray for us, or if it's your way, think good thoughts for us and wish me well.
Like the traveler in Robert Frosts poem, The Road not Taken I'm not sure exactly where it will all lead, but like the traveler I'm committed to it and:-
| 'I shall be telling this with a sigh | |
| Somewhere ages and ages hence: | |
| Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— | |
| I took the one less traveled by, | |
| And that has made all the difference'. |
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I knew it! What an exciting/challenging journey this si going to be. What is the process... i know very little about it even though I was brought up in the CoE...I look forward to reading all about it!
Dear Miss Froy
Yes, it's one of my less adventurous undertakings but definitely the most exciting journey inwards. I'm very excited. It's something I've had on hold for almost 25 years but only now does the time seem right.
For me it will be a two year project involving distance learning and parish work with ordination to the priesthood in 2010, insha Allah. One no longer goes to seminary for two years unless very young.
Your prayers/kind thoughts for me along the way would be appreciated. No doubt I'll blogg more about the journey from time to time.
Regards
John
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