The Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullally, 63 years, a mother of two grown up children, takes over as the Archbishop of Canterbury. She moved from being the Chief Nursing Advisor to the British government to Presbytery and was ordained as the first woman Bishop of London in 2018. She now becomes the first woman archbishop in the history 1400 years of the Church of England.
Mr Eamon Mullally, her husband an IT professional and the archbishop designate walked the distance of 140 kilometres from St Paul's cathedral in London to Canterbury Cathedral as part of the spiritual preparation for her installation. That symbolised her intent to be a pilgrim as she receives the mantle of responsibility and the call to be the archbishop of Church of England. The church currently in stressful situation on account of divided opinions, would need a healing touch and spiritual awakening to be a 'leaven' in a burdened world of multiple needs!
It is during the season of Lent this installation takes place, which is yet another symbol of the church turning this season of penitence to dependence on God for moving on!
The archbishop having been trained in cancer care during her nursing career, brings a mindful attitude and approach to those who are wounded and grieving!
It is a historical occasion when a woman Bishop becomes the Archbishop. Let it be also a historical occasion when the Church of England would choose the role of being n the role of 'Good Samaritan' in its vocation and mission !
Anna and I want to greet the Archbishop of Canterbury with Lilies from our garden!
M.C.Mathew ( text and photo of flowers)
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