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Monday, January 11, 2010

Roman Catholic Womenpriests: Bishop Bridget Mary dedicates Good Shepherd Inclusive Catholic Community in Ft. Myers




On January 10,2010, Bishop Bridget Mary Meehan, RCWP, dedicated and blessed Good Shepherd Inclusive Catholic Church in Ft. Myers, Florida. This diverse congregation, made up of people of many cultures, languages, races and all states of life gave the bishop a warm welcome.
Bishop Bridget Mary blessed the sacred space and the people with water and anointed the table , the walls, and crosses with oil. The gathered assembly sang heartily "This little light of Mine, Amazing Grace, I'v Got that Joy, Joy, down in my heart, Holy Ground and When the Saints Go Marching In" The homily given by Pastor Judy Lee with the people's participation emphasized that at Jesus' baptism, God affirmed Jesus saying "You are my beloved, on you, my favors."; and also that God affirms each member of the Boday of Christ as God's beloved, charging us , in the words of the Prophet Isaiah, to do right and act for justice. This congregation knows well the pain of living on the outside, but God who shows no partiality chooses each of us to serve regardless of whether, black or white, American or foreign-born, male or female. The church was packed, the media came, and all particpated in this joyful Mass. All were welcome at the Banquet table of Christ's love, which was followed by a hot meal and festivities. The food was prepared by members of CTA, Lamb of God Lutheran-Episcopal and the members of Good Shepherd.
http://www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org/
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2 comments:

Unknown said...

Just out of curiousity, why doyojunever wear mitre or carry a crozier?

Unknown said...

Sorry! That should be, "Why do you never wear a mitre or carry a crozier?