tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post8393769780237984561..comments2023-06-30T08:53:30.682-04:00Comments on hope renewing: Healing Prayer with three SistersDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02549648093173311452noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-75474957687780566222011-06-20T02:01:49.038-04:002011-06-20T02:01:49.038-04:00Mmmmm, incense...particularly liturgical incense. ...Mmmmm, incense...particularly liturgical incense. I used to work at a Catholic supply in Seattle, and I loved the sub-basement, where they made up the different incense blends. I'll bet it still smells like incense, though it's been other businesses for a very long time. I remember a time when they had incense at St. Mark's, but it was aeons ago, when Cabbie was still Dean. It's what I love about Russian Orthodox churches. How special that St. Paul's had incense today!<br /><br />I was sure that you'd like Blessed Sacrament. It breathes peace. <br /><br />I'm happy to read that you're so much better this time than the last visit, healing more every day. I wish you a safe and pleasant trip south to the retreat house, and I look forward to pictures from your journey.<br /><br />Hugs and blessings to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-71447981979030754712011-06-19T21:10:54.392-04:002011-06-19T21:10:54.392-04:00Yes - late tomorrow (Monday) morning, probably by ...Yes - late tomorrow (Monday) morning, probably by 11am. <br /><br />I visited a nearly empty Blessed Sacrament this afternoon with a good friend. We took photos. It is indeed so beautiful. <br /><br /> I've been a bit scrambly the past few days... I think that once I settle into Mount Angel Retreat House (where I'm headed) I'll upload some more photos and words. Long, sweet, lovely day. St. Paul's had God and song and INCENSE! I know some people exhale martyred sighs with liturgical incense but I adore it.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549648093173311452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-74998253172103973752011-06-19T19:37:01.154-04:002011-06-19T19:37:01.154-04:00Do you know which day you're going back yet?Do you know which day you're going back yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-40550310904217567412011-06-19T12:36:53.242-04:002011-06-19T12:36:53.242-04:00I've also heard that St. Luke's Episcopal ...I've also heard that St. Luke's Episcopal on 57th and 22nd NW has a lovely Sunday service. I've never checked it out, but I've heard good things.<br /><br />I'm so glad that you enjoyed Blessed Sacrament! It is a special place.<br /><br />Wherever you choose to worship today, be it church or airb&b, I hope that it's a lovely day that strengthens your spirit and brings joy to your heart.<br /><br />And yes, Scotland is (in my opinion) the most beautiful place in the world. Someday I'm going to really see the west.<br /><br />Hugs and blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-77117107117994131362011-06-19T11:27:11.656-04:002011-06-19T11:27:11.656-04:00Ah, I love the hints you leave.... go BACK... to S...Ah, I love the hints you leave.... go BACK... to Scotland? I honor your mysteriousness amongst other things.<br /><br />Your comments landed in my iPhone as I sat in Blessed Sacrament during its 5pm Mass! I hadn't realized that my visit was I'll say God-time to be there during worship! I would also like to sit in it quietly, but what a joy - thank you again for that. It's a very special place. <br /><br />I may or may not attend St. Paul's on Roy St. this morning; last Sunday's St. Mark's visit (driving up from Lacey!) was 'ok' - it reminded me that my time there in April was an appointment for two stunning reasons I could not have foreseen. I'm letting this morning sink in.... slowly.<br /><br />blessed be you!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549648093173311452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-85753878588071102762011-06-18T20:14:35.047-04:002011-06-18T20:14:35.047-04:00Oh and one more thing: if you ever find the main d...Oh and one more thing: if you ever find the main doors at Blessed Sacrament closed, the door on the south side is usually open 'til 7.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-57121379212240224532011-06-18T20:13:27.311-04:002011-06-18T20:13:27.311-04:00It IS a lot like Scotland, isn't it? I've ...It IS a lot like Scotland, isn't it? I've had at least one of those days each time that I was there. But I'd go back in a heartbeat. Maybe next year.<br /><br />Monday is supposed to be stunning, so I hope that you'll stay to enjoy it and leave Tuesday, when it's supposed to be lovely all through Washington and Oregon.<br /><br />I hope that you found Blessed Sacrament as peaceful and blessed as I always do. In the daytime, there are very few people there, and it's nice to be able to make the rounds of the various saints. I always leave better than when I came.<br /><br />Hugs and blessings to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-20541313463128027922011-06-18T15:25:31.923-04:002011-06-18T15:25:31.923-04:00Bless you, o Anonymous, for the heads up on Blesse...Bless you, o Anonymous, for the heads up on Blessed Sacrament as well as for your enduring kindness! I plan to stop by today en route to visit friends in Ravenna. My AirBnB in Broadview/Crown Hill is ok and will do 'til I depart either Monday or Tuesday morning. Yesterday's brilliant summer walk through the Carkeek Park trails are barely phased by today's insistence on the Scottish weather replication. It does bring soft joy.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549648093173311452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3963802643832725481.post-89991090938508877432011-06-16T16:09:14.436-04:002011-06-16T16:09:14.436-04:00More proof that you are not your numbers. This was...More proof that you are not your numbers. This was a powerful experience, that I'm sure has had a profound effect, not just on a conscious level, but on a cellular one. The sisters sound like true angels of The Divine. It's a fascinating way to do a healing meditation. And in your heart, you had the affirmation that this was all yours to keep, that it wouldn't be taken away. If you can let that fear go, I think that even more will flow to you. <br /><br />The pictures you chose to upload are just lovely. The sisters have green thumbs indeed.<br /><br />As I have said previously, this trip is just what you need. I think that a great healing is possible on many fronts: body and spirit. <br /><br />Will you be back in Seattle for a while after Thrive? If you would like to continue your experience, may I recommend Blessed Sacrament off 50th in the District? The church is open all day, and they have a beautiful icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the left. The atmosphere is very soothing, very peaceful and very loving. One of the priests who used to be in residence there referred to the statues and icons as "windows to God". It's how I like to think of them: doorways to a glimpse of The Divine. Though I'm not Catholic, going there has helped at certain times. I always leave with a greater sense of peace.<br /><br />In the meantime, I hope that you will wrap yourself in love, not only the love of The Divine, but the love of all of your friends, the love of us out here in the interwebs, and know that you are never alone and that no one and nothing can take that away. Shine on!<br /><br />Hugs and blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com