I am so grateful for our friendship. Thank you for joining us in worship last week and for the word of Truth. Looking forward to learning about men's ministry from you later this summer. Blessings my friend
I have a close friend that I can identify with this relationship. We share our soul. However, now I'm pondering about that filthy guy I passed on the street. Could I ever feel the same way about him?
I agree with you and Aelred about the importance of Spiritual Friendship. I'm fascinated by the way in which spiritual friends deepen each other's faith (i.e. Francis and Clare of Assisi). Thanks for this essay!
I am so grateful to you, Jake, for your beautiful essay that resonates deeply with me.. And to @Joelle Brinkley, whose restack brought me here. This was no coincidence, it was meant to happen. 🙏🙏 And I am grateful for fellow believers who uphold my faith.
This is also the first time I came across Fr. Richard Rohr's reference and teaching on Substack, and it shows me I am on the right path. I have followed his teaching and meditations for a few years now, and am currently doing a course with CAC, called The Franciscan Way, focusing on the life and teachings of St Francis of Assisi, whom I also admire 🙏
Joy over happiness
What a wonderful post about true friendship
Thank you Aussie Jo!
Bishop you have proven to be a friend and a brother beloved.
I am so grateful for our friendship. Thank you for joining us in worship last week and for the word of Truth. Looking forward to learning about men's ministry from you later this summer. Blessings my friend
I have a close friend that I can identify with this relationship. We share our soul. However, now I'm pondering about that filthy guy I passed on the street. Could I ever feel the same way about him?
I suspect that most of us know that struggle, Nancy.
I agree with you and Aelred about the importance of Spiritual Friendship. I'm fascinated by the way in which spiritual friends deepen each other's faith (i.e. Francis and Clare of Assisi). Thanks for this essay!
Thanks, Katie! I was just talking to one of my spiritual friends this morning. What a gift!
I am so grateful to you, Jake, for your beautiful essay that resonates deeply with me.. And to @Joelle Brinkley, whose restack brought me here. This was no coincidence, it was meant to happen. 🙏🙏 And I am grateful for fellow believers who uphold my faith.
This is also the first time I came across Fr. Richard Rohr's reference and teaching on Substack, and it shows me I am on the right path. I have followed his teaching and meditations for a few years now, and am currently doing a course with CAC, called The Franciscan Way, focusing on the life and teachings of St Francis of Assisi, whom I also admire 🙏