What’s a moment when you realized you were officially an adult?
The moment, much later in life, when I had my own bank account. The moment I used an app on my phone to pay! When I made decisions on my own about money. All of which was much later in life and in circumstances that were extremely difficult.
So maybe I discovered I am an adult way too late and have missed the boat!? And I discovered I am really terrible with money – maybe a life of poverty is much easier for me?!
Which is the best restaurant in your city?
I very rarely eat-out and then someone else picks the place. So the best restaurant is the kitchen and the best chef my mother.
So home cooking is my favourite!
Collect. (Green Book)
GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we, who here observe the heavenly birthday of the Mother of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, may in such wise rejoice in her yearly festival, that we may learn to follow rightly the example of her devotion; through the samc thy Son. Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
First Evensong: Cant 2:1-5 & Rev 12:1-6
Mattins: Cant 2:1-6 & Luke 11:27-28
Second Evensong: Cant 2:10-17 & Luke 1:41-45
Collect (Western Rite)
WE beseech thee, O Lord, let us be continually aided by the sacred feast. of this day, whereon the holy Mother of God underwent death in this world, and yet could not be holden by the chains of death: who did bring forth thy Son our Lord. Who liveth.
I like a good liturgical photo and this made me very happy:
Source: Pope Radislav I of Rome-Ruthenia
“Answers are overrated – live in the moment”. Searching for the “right” or “true” is a circle that never ends. Be you in the now.
Question : Why hast thou come hither, Brother, falling down before the holy Altar, and before this holy Assembly ?
Answer: I am desirous of the life of asceticism, Reverend Father.
Question : Dost thou desire to be deserving of the Angelical Habit, and to be ranked in the company of those who are living as Monks?
Answer: Yes, God helping me, Reverend Father.
The Priest:
Truly a good work and a blessed hast thou chosen ; but only, if thou dost also accomplish it. For good works are wrought with labour, and achieved with pain.
Question: Of thine own willing mind comest thou unto the Lord?
Answer: Yes, God helping me, Reverend Father.
Question : Not by any necessity, or constraint?
Answer : No, Reverend Father.
Which author would you love to have dinner with?
Previously I said Kierkegaard, or Nietzsche, or Kafka. And I would still love to have a meal with any or all of them!
But now, after reading The Orthodox Church, Bishop Ware. That book was eye opening for me – very honest! I have so many questions about Orthodoxy and I think he is the person to ask.
What’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people?
I cannot recall a moment but I think I know a platform that restored my faith: TikTok. Random people but their thoughts “out there” and I no longer feel isolated. Yes, there is someone who agrees with me! But there is also someone who reminds me of what is essential.
And they make me laugh!
If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say?
Oh wow!!! This is so weird!
So maybe the future me would simply say, “All Good”.
a fool and his prayer book 