Whether Communion, confirmation, ordination, graduation or even coronation, how much do I understand about the rituals I encounter? Why do we do what we do and how could we help people (and maybe ourselves) understand?
God isn't going to just show up and "fix us." That's not how it works. We need to put time and effort into first identifying and then softening our stony hearts.
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px">Early in my community life, one of our sisters asked me if I would sing for her funeral. Thoma was playful, sometimes referred to as an imp, so I answered that I would only agree if she promised not to die anytime soon. She had taught little ones and was later an activity director in one of our central houses. Years went by and our paths crossed somewhat regularly. Short of stature, she was known for the twinkle in her eye and her wide-brimmed hat with the front pinned up with a flower.</p>