We are so happy to have been able to spend time with Sister Jean Louise and with Sister Carol Tuesday evening and to pray with them. Sister Jean Louise introduced us to a new song, "You Are Called to Tell the Story" by Marty Haugen. We have talked in the past of God Winks and how comforting they can be. We have talked about hearing God speak to us in many and varied ways; through others, through readings, through nature, through art, even a gentle breeze. Once again He was there with us in the gathering of our circle. I had something in the back of my mind I did not share it with the circle (I did share it with Sister Jean Louise afterwards), God let me know he had heard me and gave me my answer at the same time in Sister Jean Louise's reflection for the night.
On the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, due to circumstances that have come about, I will be leading our parish family in a scripture and communion services that week. While I lead these services in awe that I have been given this gift, I am well aware of the ones that will not attend due to the fact that it is a scripture and communion service and not a Mass. I feel their disappointment when this happens and I question "am I one one to be leading this service?".
Here are some of the words to this song and an answer to my question.
You are called to tell the story,
passing words of life along...
You are called to teach the rhythm...
hand in hand with strangers, friends,
You are called to set the table...
feeding all with signs of love.
and the reflection by Monika K Hellwig ..."We are called to active leadership in the church and in the world."
We ended with a quote by T S Elliot, "Lead us, guide us O Wisdom Sophia, "Do [we] dare?...Do [we] dare/Disturb the universe."
All I could do is laugh and as Maggie would say, "Yes Lord, I hear you." Do I dare, do I dare to lead this scripture and communion service? Yes Lord, I dare but only with your wisdom and guidance calling me to tell your story.
