Comments | canonjohn: My "locals" + Gathering for prayer + Taize

canonjohn

My "locals" + Gathering for prayer + Taize

Jan 13, 2012 15:58

Ah. Luna! I was awakened from a little nap by a delivery - a friend brought a cup of Luna coffee. That makes for a very good day. The manager at Luna has been sending FB messages telling me that she misses me and various other folks tell me that notice my absence. It feels good to be missed and to be wanted, although I am a little embarrassed ( Read more... )

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daisydumont January 13 2012, 22:25:03 UTC

It doesn't surprise me that you're sorely missed at Luna. I'm sure many people have enjoyed seeing you there and look forward to seeing you again. :)

Congratulations on the new laptop and printer!

canonjohn January 14 2012, 16:42:17 UTC

The new computer is a gift of freedom....I can write again without all the hassles.
Finally got out - not yet to Luna - but to the Keweenaw with Tim last night.,...
felt good; I was getting little bit of cabin fever, staying home so much. Luna
will come soon.
John

brotherskeeper1 January 13 2012, 22:26:19 UTC

Father, it is good to hear that the folks who are regulars at Luna miss you. Someone brought you Luna coffee previously -- that is wonderful!

Congratulations on getting a new laptop and printer, too :)

Here is a google link re: Taize you should find interesting ... there are a couple more pages to it including a newsletter one can subscribe to. http://www.taize.fr/en_article681.html Personally, I don't quite get the hang of Taize. I did see that it is made up of Protestants, the Eastern Church and Roman Catholics.

It sounds like monks singing Gregorian Chant is what I ascertain.

Take care of yourself, Father John.

canonjohn January 14 2012, 16:33:13 UTC

It is hard to describe Taize in a sentence It is an ecumenical monastic community and in many ways it is a movement. The brothers were founded by Roger Schutz and the community has grown to around a hundred men from many counters and many churches - mostly Protestant and Catholic. The current Prior is, I think, Catholic. The community is know for ithe thousands of young people who converge on Taize every summer and at the various gatherings in cities throughout the world. They are also know for their unique style of music. This short film provides a good into to Taiae - it is a promo for the upcoming gathering in Chicago but gives n overview of the community. It is, i think, worth your time.

http://vimeo.com/32939054

Taie is not the only good thing going on in the Church, but it is one of the signs of life in the Spirit.
John

brotherskeeper1 January 14 2012, 17:40:12 UTC

I read in the Wiki that the founder was murdered even as was mentioned in the video link you posted.

In this diocese the Chrismatic movement has all but disappeared. Perhaps Taize will take its place ... I don't know.

As for the singing "Praise the Lord, My Soul" at the 7 minute 30 second mark in the link, I have an mp3 of Carey singing that. It is on a tape where here is cantoring. Cassette tapes are long outdated.

It is good that Taize appeals to the young, but I where are the older people?

Thank you again for the link. BTW, Carey's distributor also sells Taize CD's.

canonjohn January 14 2012, 19:07:31 UTC

That Carey's distributor also handles Taize CDs shows they have good taste all around. GIA from Chicago handles the printed music and CDs - not sure that is an exclusive arrangement but those things usually are.

Taize is older than the (Catholic) charismatic movement - and I think it is a different kind of phenomenon in some respects - not opposed to but not a "movement" in that sense. As for "where are the older people? The prayer, music and spirituality associated with Taize is for all ages. Most of those who come to the Abbey for Tie prayer are adults....well, a full range of ages. And it is interesting that it peals across the range of denominations.

But is one of many forces of renewal among Christians. The Taize Community is not trying to replicate itself but to foster renewal in the local churches. Folks who come to Taize or participate are sent back to their local church with the hope that they contribute to their own churches life and vitality.
John

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barbarakelley January 13 2012, 22:29:55 UTC

Congratulations on the new computer! And the coffee, too. :)

I'll be good to see you online more, but if life keeps you too busy, that'll be good for you, too.

canonjohn January 14 2012, 16:39:54 UTC

Thanks Barbara.....I have a lot of catching up to do....but I am glad for the freedom the nee equipment provides.
And good coffee.....yippee! And friends!
John

zoe_1418 January 13 2012, 22:48:07 UTC

I first encountered Taize in 1990, at the Catholic cathedral in downtown Seattle. I had just moved to the neighborhood where the cathedral was, and although I'm not Catholic, I was drawn to some of the Taize services, and also to a bit of volunteering with the Catholic Worker members who ran a free dinner program there. The Taize music was so wonderfully enveloping.

canonjohn January 14 2012, 16:38:13 UTC

Taize is so encouraging. Anything that will draw so many young people together for prayer, study and service. and I do not tire of the music and find it is something that goes beyond denominational lines. In so many ways the divisions mong Christians especially but even among human beings more generously make little sense. Taie is one sign that the walls we humans create do not reach into heaven.
John