+MacPherson&#39;s letter is more moderate in tone ...

+MacPherson's letter is more moderate in tone than the one issued in my diocese... in which +Howard referred to us as "Florida Episcopalians" and used the word "fearful" three times in one sentence.
Still, as I noted to Fr. Mark, the sentiments expressed do not read as "pastoral" when it is a gay person reading the letter.
Meanwhile, my own parish heard about the heartbeat of mission this morning. And so I continue to pray for those who are "fearful" that they might put on the armor of light instead, and let's get on with doing all good works as God has prepared for us to do. Please!