tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839916.post5396186990949534426..comments2023-11-02T10:34:53.421-04:00Comments on No Claim to Sainthood: Saint Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00298965010639742246noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839916.post-7401087767999916412009-05-30T14:21:17.614-04:002009-05-30T14:21:17.614-04:00Sharecropper, thank you so much for this insight a...Sharecropper, thank you so much for this insight and your thoughtfulness. I will keep this, and your prayers, clearly in mind as I go through the process.<br /><br />God bless you.Saint Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298965010639742246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839916.post-3768032658538854232009-05-29T20:50:33.696-04:002009-05-29T20:50:33.696-04:00St. Pat, I missed you note about the crane and abo...St. Pat, I missed you note about the crane and about going forward with your call to ministry. In the Episcopal church, discernment committees and commissions on ministry are more about keeping down the number of postulants than about truly helping a person discern what the call to ministry means for him/her. At least that's what they are in most places.<br /><br />Whether or not you end up ordained is not the question. The question is what God is calling you to do and be. As you go through this process, remember that you are seeking input, opinion, true discernment, clearness and validation of the ministry you already have. <br /><br />These committees, commissions, rectors and bishops - then deans and faculty reports - can give you approval, but you and only you can answer the questions about your call. Follow your guiding spirit and know that those of us who have been through the process are praying for you and your ministry.<br /><br />With much love,sharecropperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138522185303347235noreply@blogger.com