Ordination

So last night, I served at a friend's ordination to the diaconate. It was actually pretty cool. It was only the second ordination I've been to - much smaller and therefore more intimate than last one I went to.

Two friends were ordained last night - one each from the two Anglican Seminaries in Toronto. Both these two ladies were ordained as transitional deacons, essentially implying that they will become priests within the next year or two. There are also those who are ordained as vocational deacons, because they feel they have discerned a calling to remain deacons in perpetuity.

The dean and students of both colleges were there, and there was an opportunity to socialise with friends afterward.

You know, about 10 or 15 years ago, when all my friends were getting married, I'd occasionally overhear the single bridesmaids at these functions complain, or make complimentary comments while having rather insincere expressions on their faces. I recall kind of mentally rolling my eyes when I'd here this ... Oh come on ... you know what I mean ... you've been doing the same thing since you were 14 and your old auntie was still pinching your cheeks and telling you that you're soooooo cute.

While I would hope that I'm really not that shallow, I can also now understand (in a way) what it feels like to be simultaneously happy for someone and look forward to sharing in their experience.

"It's quiet ... too quiet"

It's been a bit since I've written. The stress of exams is past - I had my last one on Tuesday of this week. I think it went well enough, but can't be sure for a week or two yet, when I'll receive marks.

It's been pretty quiet around here this week. We started our kid at daycare, next door, in anticipation of my summer programme (see below). The centre seems good enough, and the people are friendly, but it seems a bit odd to be at home, and not have anyone else here. I've spent the last few days tidying - almost compulsively. Due to the workload this semester, I haven't paid as much attention as I ought to, and things have slipped. Now that I have nothing else to do, and no kid around the house most of the day .... not much else to do.

Starting this coming Monday, I will be involved in a programme called CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education). It's like a chaplaincy internship at a facility like a hospital or prison. I will be doing my programme at Scarborough Grace Hospital - a few minutes from home. I feel really honoured to have gotten in, considering the competition. There are 15 spots spread across 3 centres in the city. CPE is a compulsory part of my masters degree, and many diocese' require it prior to ordination, so it's a good credit all round.

Anyhow, I'm off for a bit of a walk. Hope everyone is taking advantage of our lovely spring weather.