Wednesday: In the Middle of the Feast (Mid-Pentecost)

It was wonderful to be in church this morning for

the feast of Mid-Pentecost.

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I had cause to look up the prayer for this special feast day 

(It's called Mid-Pentecost because it is exactly the middle day

between Pascha and Pentecost)

which is as follows, with some Scripture reference mentioned:

The Troparion of the Midfeast 

"In the middle of the Feast, O Savior,

 fill my thirsting soul with the waters of godliness, 

as Thou didst cry to all:

 If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink

 [John 7:37]. 

O Christ God, Fountain of our life, glory to Thee!"

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I found myself thinking about purity and water

and the holiness of God while at liturgy...

how healing comes through Christ... 

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I am continually amazed at how I can be at liturgy

and in such a beautiful church

and most of our surrounding city does not know we exist

or that the church is so beautiful, not to mention the possibility 

for community, church family and healing that comes through

actively practicing one's faith there.

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Well.  I am FINALLY caught up on dishes.

This week went a bit sideways and 

I've been struggling to catch up.

And today was very full,

with liturgy, then lunch at home,

working on my writing project, rest, more work,

a good walk with Mr Husband, dinner,

reading, emails, prayer, dishes... 

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I really want to get going on my writing project in earnest again.

I am making some progress on it at least.

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Asking your prayers for my sister and brother-in-law's wish

to adopt their foster son; they are experiencing a lot of 

very unexpected curve balls and it's been hard; 

they have had him since birth and he will be two this summer.

We love that little button of a boy with all our hearts

and wish it was not so difficult to know that we can have him

as a forever nephew for me, son for my sister...

I can't tell you more or show you how cute he is

but I can tell you he is very loved and happy now

and has no idea that his past and possible future have 

any complexity... 

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Well, I am relieved that I at least have dishes done,

towels are nearly done in laundry; 

more to fold; more to wash.

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I was reminded again of how tired many (all?) of us are.

The pandemic has really done a number on our world.

I know I am quite tired, my Husband too and I think most of us...

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I am so thankful for the good things,

like books to read, research and writing for me;

cooking, baking; a beautiful flower, taking a walk...

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May God help us all and have mercy on us!