Motherhood and Priesthood

[loveandpower]

I've been asked many times to speak about how I handle being a (sole-parenting) Mommy and a Feri Priest.  I am always a little stunned.  To me, it's a little like asking how I juggle being a Mommy and an adult.  Or how I handle being a Feri Priest and someone's friend.  To me, they are not and should not be exclusive in any way.  Each so deeply

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[lilairen]

A long, long time ago, I swore to be my Lady's warrior, and my Lady governs joy.

I have held my daughter in my arms, and I know my work.

[beloitst]

That was beautiful, and I appreciate the wisdom it holds even for those of us who aren't parents. Thank you for sharing.

[chemalfait]

love it.
" Holy Mother in you we live move and have our being"
"she knelt and clothed her glory in the dust, to build for us a temple and a shrine, between whose pillars mens first sacrifice was nightly poured to feed creations flame"
heh
how can a mother/father not be a 'priest'?;-)

[ewigweibliche]

YES.

My son is priest to me in many ways. He sees everything my husband and I do. He now has two yoga moves and he beathes up into his godsoul. Whoa. I know he's just copying us at this age, but every time he does those things it's a powerful reminder of divinity and ministry.

[ardaraith]

So odd that someone(s) would actually ask how a person can be a solo parent, or parent, and a priest at the same time. My youngest child just moved into her own place and the nest is empty but I remember the looks of astonishment years ago when I would show up with all four in tow. Sadly, in the pagan communities I have been involved in parenting hasn't been valued or seen as a magical act. I'm glad to see Mothers in public priestessing roles.