May. 17, 2007
Services
As someone who grew up going to church every week I don't like missing services on Sunday. It just doesn't feel right. But now that I am Orthodox these feelings have been heightened. I am effected by missing the Eucharist, and not in a good way. So, after missing church this past Sunday it was a blessing to have them this morning to celebrate the Ascension of our Lord. I had not eaten so well (or very much) yesterday and was doubly hungry this morning. I was exhausted from a delayed flight and hours spent waiting, and waiting some more. So this morning I wrapped my tired and hungry self into the loving cloak of the Church: the icons, candles, incense, and music enveloping me in their warmth.
"For He has satisfied the thirsty soul,
And the hungry soul He has filled with good things."
Ps. 107:9
Partaking of the Eucharist has become a rich blessing that even my children have taken notice of. But it is not easily remarked upon, especially by this blogger. How does one explain such things? It is a miracle and a mystery. Sometimes I feel like the blind man, whom Jesus healed in the Temple, "All I know is that I was blind and now I see." (John 9:25) Don't ask me to explain anything.. all I know is that I am changed.
"Taste and see that the Lord is good."
Ps. 34:8
** Photo credit from St. Innocent of Moscow Russia Orthodox Church
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Posted by Andrea 
Ancient Faith Radio
May. 18, 2007 - Or...
It is too early for my brain to recall the reference and I don't have time too look it up. We are on the way to have the windshield in our van replaced. Marissa and I face a morning of shopping and dining out.
Hurray!