Christian Chat

Hey @Dimity @tyme @ENKELI @Appleblossom

I am reading all that you are posting and I really appreciate every one of you.

I will respond properly to you all tomorrow or Sunday.

Im glad you understand the whole bible thing with being catholic. Sorry you don’t feel you can return. Are you talking about your sacraments? @Dimity

No worries @Captain24 , take your time.

Hello my Christian friends 🧡 @Appleblossom , @ENKELI , @Dimity , @Captain24 , @tyme

@tyme I went to a church twice last week, so I am giving myself Sunday off as I am playing in a soirée. I have 2 different rehearsals tomorrow, so a busy weekend. I ran into a lady at the supermarket, who I know more through music, and we touched briefly on the state of various churches. I feel fortunate to have fluid overlaps between popular, classical and sacred music, in and out of liturgical settings.

@Captain24 yes I know the Catholic style, but not returning, and interested in all things that bring out the best in people, however I will always be grateful for the many good things I learned. Progressive Catholic mysticism is pretty key for me.

@AuntGlow @AuntGlow @Dimity @Shaz51 @ENKELI @avant-garde I wouldn’t really call myself a practicing Christian, though I am a regular church musician. I think I am even finally getting some respect, Eg at last choir rehearsal, I guess we all find our own paths to meaning. I care about it, and am committed to service, but pretty wary of labels I guess. Still a bit of a radical… lol… though my music preferences seem conservative, lol.

@Shaz51 @tyme @Captain24 @Dimity @ENKELI

I had 3 bibles, including King James and my old one from Catholic school. I bought a newer inclusive language bible, and gave it to a minister in the Uniting church as I thought he would use it more than me.

I did an essay at uni, once comparing 4 translations of the Song of Songs. It gave me a deep appreciation of the way different translations and interpretations matter.

Wow @Appleblossom .

I was going to study a christian studies unit when I was at uni, but I never did.

I have so many KJVs. I have over 100 in my garage so I can hand them out to people who want one.

@Captain24 I hope you have found some comfort in my posts.

I will keep you in my prayers 🙏 ❤️

The beauty for me, was it was in a secular uni, part of a unit in literature. There were choices in the assessment, and it is one of my essays I actually remember. lol. @tyme I kind of went full circle from science. Then later after graduation and a couple months after my brother died, I started a a Bachelor in church music, but I couldn’t finish it. Family came first. Still it opened a pathway… which I guess I am still on 30 years later….

@Shaz51 hi my Shazzy, 🫂 how are you? Do you and Mr Shaz have plans this weekend or a nice quiet one?

I am hoping to go to Bunnings and catch up with one of my friends. She had her birthday back on the 21st and I still have to get her present to her. She lives 5 minutes away from me, I have been slack!

Blessings to you lovely 😍

Having a quiet weekend my @ENKELI 🥰

Raining and cool here

Going to visit D1 and grandson tomorrow

Have fun at Bunnings tomorrow my friend 🧡

@Appleblossom , @tyme , @Captain24 , @Dimity