[Magdalen] Epiphany

[Jay Weigel]

Good for you. I doubt he really listened, but I know you will feel much
more free. Breathe deeply and don't look back!

On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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 ....
>