...speak out on social justice. From Episcopal Life:
Bishops representing 200,000 Episcopalians from Maine to California made the case for health care and immigration reform, and stricter environmental protection on Capitol Hill Sept. 16.
Together as "Bishops Working for a Just World" and organized by the Episcopal Public Policy Network's capitol-based Office of Government Relations, the seven bishops, guided by General Convention resolutions, made their annual trip to Washington, D.C., Sept. 14-16 to lobby Congress, meeting with more than 30 elected officials and/or their legislative staffs, on behalf of the Episcopal Church.
"Our involvement says that it's appropriate for Christians to be involved in conversation about social issues and bring an informed, theological perspective to the discussion," said Diocese of Connecticut Bishop James E. Curry, the group's convener. "We [bishops] model that, and I could make the case that that is more important than taking a stand [on a specific issue]."
....
Though the congressional visits centered on the bishops' requests for universal, affordable, quality health care for all Americans; comprehensive immigration reform grounded in family unity; and support for the climate bill, the recent infusion of incivility the health care debate has inserted into politics and public discourse entered the discussion.
Read the report from ENS.
The "Magnificent Seven" bishops are:
Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Bishop James E. Curry
Episcopal Diocese of Newark Bishop Mark Beckwith
Episcopal Diocese of Maine Bishop Stephen Lane
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Bishop Eugene T. Sutton
Episcopal Diocese of Washington Bishop John Chane
Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Bishop Prince Singh
Episcopal Diocese of California Bishop Marc Andrus
Bravo, Bishops! You do the work of the Lord when you advocate for the least amongst us. You are disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ who follow the way of the Gospel. Thank you. You make me proud to be an Episcopalian.
H/T to Andrew Gerns at The Lead.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Story Of The Day
connected by something finer than
words that's hard to notice because
usually you're doing stuff that should've
been done yesterday & you've got no time for it
From StoryPeople.
words that's hard to notice because
usually you're doing stuff that should've
been done yesterday & you've got no time for it
From StoryPeople.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Swine Flu Fear Out of Hand!!
Just like my granddaughter. What else could we do?
Don't blame me. It was Doug's idea.
Thanks Be To God And My Partners In Prayer
My granddaughter is pretty much recovered from the swine flu, but she must stay out of school for this week. She had a fairly light case. She felt really sick for only two days and is taking Tamiflu. In the Advocate I read that "The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that the swine flue outbreak in Louisiana is considered 'widespread'". The outbreak preceded the arrival of the vaccine. However, the disease is not to be taken lightly, as the Advocate also reports:
State health officials say a man from the Houma/Thibodaux area is the eighth person to die in Louisiana from complications related to swine flu.
State health officials say a man from the Houma/Thibodaux area is the eighth person to die in Louisiana from complications related to swine flu.
Feast Day Of Hildegard Of Bingen
* There is the Music of Heaven in all things and we have forgotten how to hear it until we sing.
* Underneath all the texts, all the sacred psalms and canticles, these watery varieties of sounds and silences, terrifying, mysterious, whirling and sometimes gestating and gentle must somehow be felt in the pulse, ebb, and flow of the music that sings in me. My new song must float like a feather on the breath of God.
* When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.
Hildegard of Bingen
Readings:
Psalm 104:25-34
Sirach 43:1-2,6-7,9-12,27-28
Colossians 3:14-17
John 3:16-21
PRAYER
O God, by whose grace your servant Hildegard, kindled with the fire of your love, became a burning and shining light in your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
I love this story about Hildegard from James Kiefer's biography at the Lectionary:
In the last year of her life, she was briefly in trouble because she provided Christian burial for a young man who had been excommunicated. Her defense was that he had repented on his deathbed, and received the sacraments. Her convent was subjected to an interdict, but she protested eloquently, and the interdict was revoked.
Hildegard's quotes from About.com.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
"What joy? Whose joy?"
Another good read on the Anglican Covenant by the Rev. Dr. Gregory Quinn at the Daily Episcopalian.
Excerpts here, but there's more. Do read the entire article.
A revolutionary aspect of the English Reformation was placing the Bible in the hands of the people (“Laity” is another missing word in the Covenant). The current draft (1.2.4) speaks of the Bible, but its interpretation is primarily left in the hands of bishops and synods. Guess where that leads.
I noted with disapproval the missing mention of the laity.
The draft Covenant appeals to tradition (1.1.2). But carefully read the footnote. Tradition is not the via media that is Anglicanism’s balanced, delicately wrought heritage, but the 39 Articles and 1662 English Prayer Book (never adopted in Scotland or the United States).
Obviously, I did not read the footnote, because this came as a surprise to me. The footnote reads:
The Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and the Ordering of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons
Mercy!
Lesson: Read the footnotes.
Note to self: Brush up on the Thirty-nine Articles and the 1662 English Prayer Book, just in case....
Excerpts here, but there's more. Do read the entire article.
A revolutionary aspect of the English Reformation was placing the Bible in the hands of the people (“Laity” is another missing word in the Covenant). The current draft (1.2.4) speaks of the Bible, but its interpretation is primarily left in the hands of bishops and synods. Guess where that leads.
I noted with disapproval the missing mention of the laity.
The draft Covenant appeals to tradition (1.1.2). But carefully read the footnote. Tradition is not the via media that is Anglicanism’s balanced, delicately wrought heritage, but the 39 Articles and 1662 English Prayer Book (never adopted in Scotland or the United States).
Obviously, I did not read the footnote, because this came as a surprise to me. The footnote reads:
The Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and the Ordering of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons
Mercy!
Lesson: Read the footnotes.
Note to self: Brush up on the Thirty-nine Articles and the 1662 English Prayer Book, just in case....
Myron Update
Dear Friends,
I have a brief update on Myron.
On Monday afternoon Myron underwent surgery to place stabilization plates on 3 ribs on the left side of his chest because he had flailing in his chest. He wasn't able to get a deep inspiration. The pain catheters were again inserted on the left side also so he doesn't require morphine shots. He recovered from that very well.
On Tuesday there was an ultrasound done on his left arm and it was determined there is a blood clot there also, but the filter that was placed in his groin can also be used for the arm. Don't ask me, I don't know how that works. Another CAT scan was performed to check on the cranial bleeds, and they appear to be resolving.
The respiratory therapist was in yesterday and tried on 2 separate occasions to remove Myron from the CPAP (assisted breathing) and place him on the trach collar, and both attempts were unsuccessful as his heart rate elevated. They thought he might be having a panic attack. Today the RT was able to get him on the trach collar for a short while and will attempt this again tomorrow, (Thursday).
A speech therapist was in yesterday also had had My write Eric, Stephanie, and Mary Ann's name on a piece of paper. He was also able to play some tic-tack-toe with Eric.
Today the infectious disease doctor took him off the antibiotics because his lungs were clear, and he wasn't producing any sputum. The antibiotics were causing a slight elevation in his liver enzymes, so it was good to stop them.
I did go to see him this evening and he was attempting to mouth words, and was very active with his right hand. He wanted to hold my hand, but without the latex glove on so he worked at them until they were off, then he took my watch off, and was starting on my rings, when I told him I really didn't want them off. I could see myself fishing around in his bed looking for them.
I'm sorry, I did say this would be brief, but so much is happening to him every day, and I probably only cover part of it.
Blessing to you all,
Sue
It's for the long haul, my friends. Let's keep the prayers going for Myron and his family.
I have a brief update on Myron.
On Monday afternoon Myron underwent surgery to place stabilization plates on 3 ribs on the left side of his chest because he had flailing in his chest. He wasn't able to get a deep inspiration. The pain catheters were again inserted on the left side also so he doesn't require morphine shots. He recovered from that very well.
On Tuesday there was an ultrasound done on his left arm and it was determined there is a blood clot there also, but the filter that was placed in his groin can also be used for the arm. Don't ask me, I don't know how that works. Another CAT scan was performed to check on the cranial bleeds, and they appear to be resolving.
The respiratory therapist was in yesterday and tried on 2 separate occasions to remove Myron from the CPAP (assisted breathing) and place him on the trach collar, and both attempts were unsuccessful as his heart rate elevated. They thought he might be having a panic attack. Today the RT was able to get him on the trach collar for a short while and will attempt this again tomorrow, (Thursday).
A speech therapist was in yesterday also had had My write Eric, Stephanie, and Mary Ann's name on a piece of paper. He was also able to play some tic-tack-toe with Eric.
Today the infectious disease doctor took him off the antibiotics because his lungs were clear, and he wasn't producing any sputum. The antibiotics were causing a slight elevation in his liver enzymes, so it was good to stop them.
I did go to see him this evening and he was attempting to mouth words, and was very active with his right hand. He wanted to hold my hand, but without the latex glove on so he worked at them until they were off, then he took my watch off, and was starting on my rings, when I told him I really didn't want them off. I could see myself fishing around in his bed looking for them.
I'm sorry, I did say this would be brief, but so much is happening to him every day, and I probably only cover part of it.
Blessing to you all,
Sue
It's for the long haul, my friends. Let's keep the prayers going for Myron and his family.
How To Avoid The Swine Flu
Eat right!
Make sure you get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.
Take your vitamins and bump up your vitamin C.
Get plenty of exercise because exercise helps build your immune system.
Walk for at least an hour a day..
Go for a swim..
Take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.
Wash your hands often.
If you can't wash them,
Keep a bottle of antibacterial stuff around.
Get lots of fresh air.
Open doors & windows whenever possible.
Try to eliminate as much stress from your life as you can.
Get plenty of rest.
OR
Take the doctor's approach..
Think about it...
When you go for a flu shot,what do they do first? They Clean your arm with alcohol...
Why ???
Because Alcohol KILLS GERMS..
So......
I walk to the liquor store. (exercise)
I put lime in my lager ....(fruit)
Celery in my Bloody Mary (veggies)
Drink outdoors on the bar patio..(fresh air)
Tell jokes, laugh....(eliminate stress)
Then pass out. (rest)
The way I see it...
If you keep your alcohol levels up
Flu germs Can't get you!
My grandmother always said...
'A shot in the glass
Is better than one in the ass!'
Live Well and Laugh Often!
If this advice doesn't work for you, don't blame me. Blame Doug.
Make sure you get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.
Take your vitamins and bump up your vitamin C.
Get plenty of exercise because exercise helps build your immune system.
Walk for at least an hour a day..
Go for a swim..
Take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.
Wash your hands often.
If you can't wash them,
Keep a bottle of antibacterial stuff around.
Get lots of fresh air.
Open doors & windows whenever possible.
Try to eliminate as much stress from your life as you can.
Get plenty of rest.
OR
Take the doctor's approach..
Think about it...
When you go for a flu shot,what do they do first? They Clean your arm with alcohol...
Why ???
Because Alcohol KILLS GERMS..
So......
I walk to the liquor store. (exercise)
I put lime in my lager ....(fruit)
Celery in my Bloody Mary (veggies)
Drink outdoors on the bar patio..(fresh air)
Tell jokes, laugh....(eliminate stress)
Then pass out. (rest)
The way I see it...
If you keep your alcohol levels up
Flu germs Can't get you!
My grandmother always said...
'A shot in the glass
Is better than one in the ass!'
Live Well and Laugh Often!
If this advice doesn't work for you, don't blame me. Blame Doug.
FOCA NA Is On The Way
Mark Harris at Preludium in his post titled "FOCA NA? Rounding Up the Cattle", tells us that FOCA (Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans), after establishing themselves in England and South Africa, will form a branch in the US, named FOCA NA. Mark tells us of their plans for North America in quotes from their own press release. Their attitude toward the Episcopal Church seems a tad unfriendly. Of course, I could be wrong! In his two final paragraphs, Mark neatly and succinctly wraps it all up for those of us with simpler minds. This is a must-read.
Here's the first paragraph of Mark's post as a teaser to get you to go to his site to read the whole thing:
If there is anyone left who thinks that the conglomeration of agents for realignment change all left The Episcopal Church for the Anglican Church of North America, they have another think coming. The dance is going on and the conga line is forming.
Here's the first paragraph of Mark's post as a teaser to get you to go to his site to read the whole thing:
If there is anyone left who thinks that the conglomeration of agents for realignment change all left The Episcopal Church for the Anglican Church of North America, they have another think coming. The dance is going on and the conga line is forming.
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