There are special occasions in the episcopal tradition, when the had of a church or a bishop would visibly demonstrate the calling to be a shepherd. With the cross on one hand and the staff on the other hand, the Bishop represents the mission. The Bishop is a witness to the suffering servant and caring shepherd!
I feel moved on such occasions, because the church symbolises to be a community of those who exist for others and live with the vocation of giving in service! What a honour that Church is blessed with the heritage of a suffering servant, 'who for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross..'
It is a season of lent before we move on to the holy week in a few weeks from now!
It is a season to consider how the followers of Jesus of Nazareth can be a 'leaven' to bring life in all its fullness to others!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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