A little time in repose

I have had some time to reflect.

I'm not ok with my partner's complete dismissal of my calling to the priesthood. But, this might open up a different, more realistic path. That of the diaconate. To being an ordained deacon.

So I am being forced to be honest with myself. Maybe this is the calling I've had all along, I've never fancied going off to seminary, I've never quite fancied a complete separation from the secular world and I've always envisioned my role in the church as one of complete service. A deacon is a role of complete service, mainly to the bishop, but indeed to the church being served.

So perhaps this is an opportunity rather than an obstacle. An opportunity to recognize my true calling maybe? Who knows yet?