07.2.2012 Communion with Uncle Ken I’m frequently glib, with these pictures, mostly because glib is what I do, and it’s easier and quicker and more likely to be read and enjoyed than ponderous or weighty, but just this once, shit’s about to get real. I belong to an ancient and beautiful tradition. I forget that, and I try to downplay it, because who wants to be the girl on tumblr talking about Jesus, but the fact is that what I believe is beautiful, and a part of me. And today, when Ken served us communion, I wept because I’d forgotten that, and because I’ve even been ashamed of it. Somehow when Ken was talking about it something changed and I realised that I don’t have to be pushing my opinions awkwardly when I celebrate my life. I can just be celebrating. I am thankful for that.  Communion has never been a big deal for me but I quite like it now. It basically is a symbol, a reminder that our Lord gave his body for us. When we take it, we are part of a legacy of love and reconciliation and sacrifice and I think that is wonderful. Also it was damper and tea, which is nice.  Thanks for listening. 

07.2.2012 Communion with Uncle Ken

I’m frequently glib, with these pictures, mostly because glib is what I do, and it’s easier and quicker and more likely to be read and enjoyed than ponderous or weighty, but just this once, shit’s about to get real.

I belong to an ancient and beautiful tradition. I forget that, and I try to downplay it, because who wants to be the girl on tumblr talking about Jesus, but the fact is that what I believe is beautiful, and a part of me. And today, when Ken served us communion, I wept because I’d forgotten that, and because I’ve even been ashamed of it. Somehow when Ken was talking about it something changed and I realised that I don’t have to be pushing my opinions awkwardly when I celebrate my life. I can just be celebrating. I am thankful for that. 

Communion has never been a big deal for me but I quite like it now. It basically is a symbol, a reminder that our Lord gave his body for us. When we take it, we are part of a legacy of love and reconciliation and sacrifice and I think that is wonderful. Also it was damper and tea, which is nice. 

Thanks for listening. 

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