This week Tish was surrounded by the loving presence of her ARCWP sisters as they anointed her at a beautiful liturgy.
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| Tish Rawles ARCWP |
Our beloved Tish will be missed by all of us. We give thanks for her gentle, compassionate ministry to the elderly at her Assisted Living Facility and for her ministry in the Resurrection Community.
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| Tish Rawles ARCWP prepares for first public Liturgy with Janice Sevre Duszynska ARCWP, See prayer poem by Janice below |
I give thanks for her courage in risking all, including her membership in her religious order, to follow her call to serve the people of God as a priest in the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests. After her ordination became public, Sisterr Tish was dismissed from her beloved religious community.
We rejoice with you, our beloved Tish, as you join the communion of saints in the embrace of the Holy One and continue your advocacy for our renewed priestly ministry. Your witness will shine forever like the bright stars that sparkle in the night sky.
We love you Tish and will remember you as we live Gospel equality now in prophetic obedience to the Gospel.
Bridget Mary Meehan ARCWP
See article on Tish's story of courageous witness:
http://bridgetmarys.blogspot.ie/search?q=Tish+Rawles
Happy Memories with Tish
There are pictures of Tish at such happy times enjoying animals. I found these pictures on Tish's Facebook.
Her love for animals reminds me of the famous British Veterinarian, James Harriot's saying; All Creatures Great and Small, Our Beloved God Made them all.
I found this picture of The Laurels of Mt. Vernon, OH, where Tish was.
Also, here are the pictures that we took after we celebrated Eucharist with Tish. Tish participated as a priest. She held the patten and she held the cup with our assistance.
I found, this meme that reminds me of Tish's Green Burial today September 1st. As you can see, it's from an Irish web site. It reminds me of how we are all enveloped, encompassed, immersed and embraced in Trinitarian Love!
Finally, here is an extra picture. Michele and I went to a local Franciscan University in Sylvania, OH near where Sydney lives. As you walk through the campus, you will find these bigger than life mosaics on the buildings. Here is a Mosaic of St. Clare of Assisi. For your information, one of the things Clare is known for, is marching through Assisi, holding a monstrance, while Assisi was under Attack. That is why Clare is often depicted carrying a monstrance. Here is the picture. At the bottom is says; Be filled with remarkable happiness and spiritual joy. Perhaps, this is what Tish may want to say to us.
Thanks, Karen Kerrigan ARCWP
Prayer Poem by Janice Sevre Duszynska ARCWP
Prayer Poem by Janice Sevre Duszynska ARCWP
Yes, we mourn you, Tish, our sister-priest.
I remember how you approached me
with the idea of becoming a priest..
the strength of your message...
that first homily you gave in the park in Cincinnati,
WOW!
the tenderness and insight of your Units... you typed
when your fingers cooperated with your mind
How you loved to hang out with our community!
You moved through the nursing home
be-ing present to the folks there...
It didn't matter that your steps were slower.
(Alas, walker wheels don't spin fast)
Such presence at the Eucharistic table,
facility with the Word,
your natural reverence in celebrating
Christ with us! You made me smile tears, sister!
Filled with a gentle and accepting presence
how you loved being with our women priest community...
Sing your prayers again,
Tish, our sister-priest
in the Heavenly Realm
of the Communion of Saints...
a much-needed melody of Earth peace.
Debra, Irene and Rosie have been as Diane says, "her angels."
Heartfelt thanks to each of you. with love, Janice
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