Several years
ago, I had a beloved friend in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who was a retired priest
called Father Alex. He was an alumnus
and a big fan of University of Michigan football and the school colors of blue
and maize. Towards the end of his life,
he became ill with COPD. I decided to
bring him a prayer shawl; and after a brief prayer, I picked a knitted one to
bring to him.
As soon as he
saw it, he said, “It’s maize!” He was so
happy because it brought him great comfort and also because the prayer shawl
bore one of his alma mater’s colors. He
wore it about his shoulders right up until his death.
I am sure that there are similar stories
of how much joy and comfort prayer shawls bring to those who received them and
also to those who make them.
The Rev. Carol Chamberlain, who is one
of our associate clergy, and I are interested in finding out if there is any
interest at St. Andrew’s in people gathering together to breathe new life into
the current prayer shawl ministry.
Please contact either of us and let us know if you would like to be part
of this great ministry of bringing comfort and joy to others.
Lorna+
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