Thursday Aug 7 I attended a reflection on the Lambeth Conference given by Bishop Don Johnson of the Diocese of West Tennessee; actually was given by him and his spouse.
Nothing earth shattering in this but a few things stood out in what he said and his spouse said.
He was surprised at how little the other Bishops knew of the workings of the Episcopal Church. I wonder how much do we know of let us say how the African or South American or Asian Anglican Churches workings.
He was moved very deeply moved by the recent Melanesia Martyrs, apparently crucified like Jesus.
He was struck by the various styles of liturgy but have having the same shape ( I think he used the word "pattern" at least that is what is in my notes). I am reminded of Dom Gregory Dix,"Shape of the Liturgy", which has been my guide for many years.
And the power of words particularly when we have to depend on translators struck him.
And then the Bishops spouse commenting on how some of the other Bishops and their spouses did not know about "Right Guard." I wonder what our odor is like to them. I think of the comment a tour guide at Colonial Williamsbugh said that there was one signer of the Constitution who had come to the conclusion that one ought to bathe every day; the other signers of the Constitution thought he smelled rather strange.
Peace vincent ira ciaramitaro
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