Barkings Of An Old Dog

Over on Preludium, Mark Harris (major, major thanks to people like Mark Harris, and Father Jake, and Jim Naughton and MadPriest and all the rest of the people bringing the newsfeeds) invites us to experience a period of “non anxious waiting“…

Along with this news and all the rest of the EpiscoNews, I am reminded of a story that a friend of mine likes to tell about the time he took his daughter to a play. Midway through, his daughter began to get concerned about where the plot was going, and she began to get very upset…. and then one of the actors stopped and looked down and said “Don’t worry, it’ll all turn out okay in the end.”

I think that’s a great little saying. We see people coming forth each day who speak words filled with sense and courage to counter the silly talk of being in a battle… who speak of the unity of God’s people in spite of those who threaten otherwise… who say that the tent is big enough for all in spite of those who want to huddle under separate coverings… and we can likewise be filled with confidence that Bishop Katharine will lead us all with similar courage and as the Spirit directs. Fear not. As we learned in obedience class when I was a young pup, just pay attention to your master and it’ll all turn out okay in the end.