tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24067464.post1522527423576701170..comments2019-08-17T03:50:38.040-07:00Comments on i am hope: plucking the fruitA M B E Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01568015218380741354noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24067464.post-21078047866985969562010-02-05T13:56:43.583-08:002010-02-05T13:56:43.583-08:00Amber,
Your description of presanctified at the se...Amber,<br />Your description of presanctified at the seminary is so effective in helping me remember exactly how it felt. It was such a sensory experience--almost overwhelmingly so. And although I can remember that awkwardness of trying to do full prostrations in that crowded space and the bottoms of shoes and the discomfort of an empty stomach and the overall irritation and crummy thoughts that went through my head, what really stands out in my memory is the warm singing and light and <i>beauty</i>. It seems paradoxical that at this time of year-- Great Lent (and its approach)-- the senses do feel heightened and stirred, even though we are fasting and placing limitations on our relationship with the material world. I'd never really put this into words for myself but now you've helped me put it together with this poem and your thoughts. Thank you for this! <br />JulesJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050111738609344148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24067464.post-88724370869484947202010-02-04T17:48:41.150-08:002010-02-04T17:48:41.150-08:00Hi Amber. A lovely poem followed up with some beau...Hi Amber. A lovely poem followed up with some beautiful imagery. I too loved that "everyone smelled like garlic." Those presanctified liturgies are some of my favorite services- so dark, so solemn, so haunting, and so many ups and downs while praying for God's mercy. Thank you for the images. Just remembering my own past experiences brings quiet joy to my heart.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112621312574831899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24067464.post-6116707026169405142010-02-04T05:21:18.555-08:002010-02-04T05:21:18.555-08:00Hi Amber, thanks for posting! Your poem does not ...Hi Amber, thanks for posting! Your poem does not have to be about love - it was just a last minute thing I threw out there as an inspiration if any one else didn't have a poem yet. I will be attempting to do the love thing all month, it shouldn't be too hard to find four poems, I hope. <br /><br />What a beautiful poem, perfect for Lent.Kris Livovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328942615612193100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24067464.post-74085949751149083372010-02-03T20:59:53.009-08:002010-02-03T20:59:53.009-08:00Greetings, Amber!
I've seen some of your beau...Greetings, Amber!<br /><br />I've seen some of your beautiful design work (via Jenny Schroedel). I totally loved it.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing a poem - this poem, in particular. I appreciated your memories that accompanied it of those packed pre-sanctified Liturgies at seminary. I like how you wove the crudeness of that experience (empty bellies, the smell of garlic on skin, a shoe in the face) right in with the holiness (the heat and light of the sanctuary, the commotion of children, the singing of, "O Taste and See...") of your tight knit community gathering together to receive the Eucharist. I will think of your poem this Lent while feeling my stomach growl, shushing my kids, smelling the incense and opening my mouth to partake of the body and blood of Christ. <br /><br />I look forward to reading more of your posts!<br /><br />Thanks again!Molly Sabourinhttp://mollysabourin.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24067464.post-55551397443660543892010-02-03T20:49:47.435-08:002010-02-03T20:49:47.435-08:00I realized after posting this that I'm suppose...I realized after posting this that I'm supposed to post a poem about love and friendship. Whoops! My excuse is really that my internet has been down for a few days and when I finally got it running again this evening, I didn't look too long at the enanosilvo site before posting. I promise to do better next time!A M B E Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568015218380741354noreply@blogger.com