I'm so glad. I just started to read some of his answers on the pdf document you linked. Sounds great (as he must be if he is your first choice). Blessings to all in the diocese. What wonderful news!
Ormonde, thank you. I was surprised, too, but he made a great impression at the walkabouts, and I certainly lobbied hard for him with any delegate with whom I had a conversation. Perhaps his being a Mississippi boy, a neighbor, so to speak, had something to do with his acceptance here.
Good, good, good...but, I´m trying to adjust my ¨open hearted¨ attitude regarding Los Angeles...I´m trying as hard as I can to NOT insist on my own wishing...vamos a ver...(glad for Mimi and Louisiana in MANY ways you´ve been SAVED!).
Thanks everyone for the prayers. The Spirit moved in Louisiana.
And may he be the Bishop you have all called him to be.
Indeed! We must pray for him now. The folks in his congregation will be sorry to lose him.
My rector just called to tell me that the delegation voted unanimously for Morris Thompson - on the 3rd ballot. They voted for Ken Ritter on the first two ballots. None of them wanted Bp. Smith.
A true pastor and also a Mississippi boy. Sounds pretty good to me. Gracious God, may your Holy Spirit equip him for the new task you've called him to fulfill, and may he lead and serve the Diocese of Louisiana after the pattern of Christ.
The Louisiana delegate who reported the results to Stand Firm calls Morris Thompson a revisionist. I'd call him a moderate. Of course, I could be wrong.
Didn't you report long ago that one of the other candidates was born in Australia? I am disappointed :-) especially as our new State Premier(2 days ago) was born in Las Vegas and grew up in Toledo. Seriously, glad you got your choice.
Judging from the votes and other evidence, I would say that about 30 per cent of the clergy and somewhat less of the laity think the Episcopal Church has gone straight to hell. This is less than I imagined. And in an interview in the Times-Picayune this morning, the bishop-elect gave his support to gay;s and lesbians as persons who deserve a place at the table. We will see what that means.
Paul (A.), I shall, indeed. One Episcopalian in the ND diocese was generous-hearted enough to write and say that he/she (it's a small diocese) was praying for us that Bp. Smith would not be elected. How kind is that?
TBTG! May he be a good and faithful pastor to all the people of the diocese.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news, Mimi.
ReplyDeleteNow, let's storm heaven for the second election in LA. Let's hope they make history a second time - for them and us.
How lovely for you... I am so worried that the laity in LA are caving into fear and will drag the clergy down with them.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad. I just started to read some of his answers on the pdf document you linked. Sounds great (as he must be if he is your first choice). Blessings to all in the diocese. What wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteExcellent.
ReplyDeleteThanks all. I'm flying high.
ReplyDeletePraying still for Los Angeles.
I was there and cast all three ballots for Thompson. Frankly I was surprised that he led all the way.
ReplyDeleteOrmonde, thank you. I was surprised, too, but he made a great impression at the walkabouts, and I certainly lobbied hard for him with any delegate with whom I had a conversation. Perhaps his being a Mississippi boy, a neighbor, so to speak, had something to do with his acceptance here.
ReplyDeleteGood, good, good...but, I´m trying to adjust my ¨open hearted¨ attitude regarding Los Angeles...I´m trying as hard as I can to NOT insist on my own wishing...vamos a ver...(glad for Mimi and Louisiana in MANY ways you´ve been SAVED!).
ReplyDeleteI am *so* pleased for you and your Diocese, Mimi! May God bless +Thompson and all those under his care.
ReplyDeletePax,
Doxy
Here's looking at you, Grandmere!
ReplyDeleteAnd may he be the Bishop you have all called him to be.
Thanks everyone for the prayers. The Spirit moved in Louisiana.
ReplyDeleteAnd may he be the Bishop you have all called him to be.
Indeed! We must pray for him now. The folks in his congregation will be sorry to lose him.
My rector just called to tell me that the delegation voted unanimously for Morris Thompson - on the 3rd ballot. They voted for Ken Ritter on the first two ballots. None of them wanted Bp. Smith.
Mimi, I'm very pleased for you and the people of your diocese.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you approve, Mimi. And Mary Glasspool was elected in LA on the 7th ballot. YEA!
ReplyDeleteWhiteycat, I just posted about Mary Glasspool. The diocese if LA moves forward.
ReplyDeleteA true pastor and also a Mississippi boy. Sounds pretty good to me. Gracious God, may your Holy Spirit equip him for the new task you've called him to fulfill, and may he lead and serve the Diocese of Louisiana after the pattern of Christ.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a great day to be an Episcopalian!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I know you were concerned about Smith... and by the look of the votes rightly so!
ReplyDeleteThe Louisiana delegate who reported the results to Stand Firm calls Morris Thompson a revisionist. I'd call him a moderate. Of course, I could be wrong.
ReplyDeleteDidn't you report long ago that one of the other candidates was born in Australia? I am disappointed :-) especially as our new State Premier(2 days ago) was born in Las Vegas and grew up in Toledo.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, glad you got your choice.
Thank God! Maybe the reactionaries aren't as strong in Louisiana as you (and I) feared.
ReplyDeleteOn all accounts a good election ;=)
ReplyDeleteJudging from the votes and other evidence, I would say that about 30 per cent of the clergy and somewhat less of the laity think the Episcopal Church has gone straight to hell. This is less than I imagined. And in an interview in the Times-Picayune this morning, the bishop-elect gave his support to gay;s and lesbians as persons who deserve a place at the table. We will see what that means.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're happy, Mimi. That gives me confidence about the election.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly has a warm and appealing face.
Our bishop-elect won me over during the Q&A period. He seemed quite pastoral, warm, humble, and sincere, and he did not avoid the difficult questions.
ReplyDeleteOh he's cute, too! ;-p
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Louisiana!
ReplyDeletePray for North Dakota. They're stuck.
JCF, he is nice-looking.
ReplyDeletePaul (A.), I shall, indeed. One Episcopalian in the ND diocese was generous-hearted enough to write and say that he/she (it's a small diocese) was praying for us that Bp. Smith would not be elected. How kind is that?