This afternoon was a plenary session in the “big top” (a large blue tent used for plenary sessions). This marked a major shift in the life of the conference, moving from retreat and worship to the consultation for the Lambeth Conference.
In his address, the Archbishop of Canterbury talked about a renewed structure for the Lambeth Conference and the Anglican Communion. He said it was time for revival for the Anglican Communion, and we are handing ourselves over God for this process.
The only way forward is to focus on the mission in Christ, he said, and the only way we can do that is by listening to each other.
When he began his address, he was greeted with a standing ovation that expressed the fact as a result of the meditation and his leadership through the retreat and in the worship this morning, there is a trust and a respect for his spiritual leadership. He has earned the pastoral trust in the community of the bishops.
“The only way forward is to focus on the mission in Christ, he said, and the only way we can do that is by listening to each other.”
Perhaps the AoC should include following the instructions already provided in scripture. Oh!, Yes!, and how about prayer. It’s a bit superior to having a discussion with fallible people.
Hey Bishop Mathes, I have some land in Florida you might be interested in buying.
Oh, and by the way, the seeds of Christianity were planted in England long before Canterbury Cathedral was ever built or even thought of. (Church History 101)
The only way forward is to focus on the mission in Christ, he said, and [b]the only way we can do that is by listening to each other.[/b]
Now, we knew that was coming, didn’t we?
Well I do begin to wonder when they will listen to we orthodox?
Br. Michael,
Amen! It seems that the listening process is “orthodox must listen to reappraisers until they (orthodox) agree with us!”
JE <><
Of course it’s always hard to listen when those with whom you disagree are tired of not being listened to and decide not to come or talk to you anymore!
This is bs in lawnsleeves, isn’t it. We all know it. Why would any any bishop with a shred of integrity tolerate such fraudulant speech?
Larry