but first (or should I say “next”?) is Burns Night.
Training for clergy is a jumble of reading, practical experience, war stories around a camp fire and spending good time listening to the clergy in other religions to see how things get done there.
I was blessed to know a man who was smart, experienced, savvy and profoundly connected to the Divine. He was old school. We shared a common interest in Celtic culture and spent many an hour discussing “Celtic Christianity,” Druidry and Pelagius. He taught me so much about being a priest and walking the tightrope of vows to the Divine and service to the people. I sometimes say that Charlie Bryan taught me how to be a priest.
We honor his memory each Burns Night with a sit-down dinner, poetry, song and whisky. This year will be no exception. After that, I turn my attention to Imbolc and the powerful presence of the gold-red Woman, Brigid of Kildare.
deeply connected
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