~~~SisterSea~~~

by Rev. Dr. Victoria Marie, RCWP Canada West They say a priest has a miraculous power to turn bread and wind into Jesus But the miracle is to cultivate the seed of Jesus within, that feeds us. It's been five years since my ordination. Have I served well, progressed or rested in stagnation? Have I preached well, broken open the Word encouraged others, listened, truly heard. Provided space for others to share their talents, steered folks towards inner/outer balance? Do I hear their woes, share in the lament, as well as the joys Divine Mystery has sent? Have I shown by my own actions that everything is sacred, by loving Creator, my neighbour and all God created. Have I shown, like faith, love is a verb? Faith without love, love without action, is empty, absurd. Even if I've answered these questions well these are things at which a priest can never excel. Like everyone else, a priest will never reach perfection. Like everyone else, a priest grows with self-examination, refle...