[Magdalen] Epiphany

[Marion Thompson]

Well, I did it.  I told the wretched man that I'm taking a leave of 
absence from the end of Jan until (vague wave) Easter or so.  He was 
easy because he asked no questions, only remarking that I probably have 
a lot going on in my life at this time.  End of our pastoral session, 
other than him wondering what who how about readers and intercessors  
beyond the end of Jan..  You know, he's not a bad man, but he is so 
stuck and introverted and rigidly academic and so unwilling to meet us 
half way, that I can't cope.  The dark cloud descended right as we left 
the vestry and persisted as he ignored his deacon and sub-deacon 
throughout, brushing past us, a one-man band who might as well have been 
alone throughout the liturgy and would have been happier that way.

My A-Team friends are taking the news that I've done it a lot harder, 
because it lays bare their own dark feelings about it all. "Can I come 
with you?" and I really feel that I am leaving them in the lurch.  
However, the truth of it is that we are all demoralized and there is 
ever-less joy.  I will continue with Food Bank, but I will be free to 
explore my local options.

A very brave move for one who is always reluctant to  jump ship. Please 
keep St. Peter's in your prayers!

Marion, a pilgrim    ... today my sail I lift ....