“He also knew from his theological training that veterans needed the sacramental structure of penance and reconciliation — even if their faith was destroyed.”
The bishop, Mark Bourlakas, Episcopal bishop for Southwestern Virginia, has made clear that the Lee name is a distraction from sharing the gospel and is heading to Lexington in the next week or two to push the issue.
The solar eclipse may have lasted only a few short minutes at its peak, but those in the “zone of totality” yesterday were making the most of it.
We’re doers and helpers and pastors. It comes naturally to us. It’s easy. It’s what we do. What’s not easy is being on the receiving end of such gifts. What’s not easy is simply receiving.