Staretz
Jul 16 2007, 05:18 AM
I will be off to the Abbey of Christ in the Desert in 7 more sleeps. I will be there for three weeks. then I return for an important court hearing on August 16. the results of the court hearing will determine when I get to start my own countdown. If ever. I am more concerned with the court hearing than the Observership. Even with a positive result from the court hearing, it might be a couple years before I can make any kind of entrance. If so, I will simply continue in my role of "starets" and be an oblate of that community.
stlmom
Jul 16 2007, 07:37 AM
Hang in there Staretz!
Totus Tuus
Jul 16 2007, 08:15 AM
Have a peaceful visit and we'll be praying for you
Lioness For Christ
Jul 16 2007, 10:16 AM
Prayin'!
philosobrat
Jul 16 2007, 12:34 PM
I know that it is like to have legal issues hold you back from entering when you would like to. It is rough!
I will be praying for you and I hope that God will see to a speedy resolution in favor of your calling to the monastery.
God bless you!
Staretz
Jul 17 2007, 02:38 AM
Thankyou for the prayers and expressions of support. They do mean a lot to me, affectionate old fool that I am.
... six more sleeps
Staretz
Jul 19 2007, 04:16 AM
FOUR MORE SLEEPS!
I'd

but I am too mat-ure for that

Seriously though, if anyone has any prayer requests that they would like me to bring to the abbey while I am there, feel free to PM me
jkaands
Jul 19 2007, 10:49 AM
Staretz, when is the abbot returning? Will he be there when you're there/
He's in Vietnam now...
Staretz
Jul 19 2007, 01:14 PM
sounds like he might be gone for a couple weeks. I will be there for three weeks so I am fairly certain that he will be back when I am there, at least for a few days.
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