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Maggie Lesbian 45 - Former member of CLCI and AOG Movements

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frogger
 
Joined in 2005
August 8, 2007, 10:00

ive had many discussions with my ladies on the topic of female bisexuality. And, the majority of us felt and noted that most women are bisexual its just a matter of how much etc etc sexuality is a scale. Labels are really only to assist others…



Myfanwe
 
Joined in 2007
November 30, 2007, 11:54

ive had many discussions with my ladies on the topic of female bisexuality. And, the majority of us felt and noted that most women are bisexual its just a matter of how much etc etc sexuality is a scale. Labels are really only to assist others…


If I had my way, we’d do away with labels, actually. I’ve got a dear friend in the USA who has been such a help to me in my own struggles with coming out, who tells people that ask: “No, I am not gay, nor am I straight, I am just in love with a same gendered partner.”


I wish I could be as relaxed and open as he is about where he’s at, and dispense with labels too. I have, pretty much, but find myself allowing people to slap those labels on me all the same, whereas my friend doesn’t allow it.


Oh well, I guess it is a standard for me to strive for. 🙂


Blessings,



Myfanwe
 
Joined in 2007
December 21, 2007, 12:21

A few months ago, I posted here that I’d been invited to join the Reformed Catholic Church with a view to ordination with that organisation and bringing their ministry to Australia. I was excited and happy at that time and felt that this opportunity had come from God. I still believe that I was led to this organization by God, as much healing took place around that time, of issues I had not really known existed…


But now, I find myself in a quandary. The one person I made a deep connection on the level of Spiritual Praxis with, has left, citing as part of his reasons, that he has never really ‘fit in’ with RCC…in fact, verbalising some of the very same thoughts I’d been having in the week or so leading up to his announcement of his resignation.


As I see it, there is more than one avenue I could pursue and RCC is only one of them. I am at this point, trying to discern which of them to follow, and God/Universe/Holy Spirit or whatever you want to call that ‘guiding light’ appears to be saying: “You choose and I will be with you.”


So here I stand at a dividing of the ways, and looking at all the possible avenues with no clear understanding or leading of which one to follow.


I am only sharing this here to put it out there in words, but if anyone has some insights, I’d be happy to listen to them.


Blessings,



Myfanwe
 
Joined in 2007
December 27, 2007, 22:58

I have submitted my resignation from the formation process of the Reformed Catholic Church tonight.


I feel at peace with this decision.


Blessings,



Anthony Venn-Brown
 
Joined in 2005
December 28, 2007, 09:32

would you like to share you reasons mazdragon……..or maybe its not appropriate……up to you.



Myfanwe
 
Joined in 2007
December 28, 2007, 16:31

would you like to share you reasons mazdragon……..or maybe its not appropriate……up to you.


Well, hold that thought…I had a chat with the Archbishop this morning and something might yet be worked out here.


There wasn’t any disagreement, or falling out with the RCC, just a few misconceptions.


We’re ‘continuing to discourse’


Blessings,



Anthony Venn-Brown
 
Joined in 2005
December 31, 2007, 10:28

dialogue……the way forward.



leece
 
Joined in 2007
January 15, 2008, 17:58

MagzDragon

its nice to read others storys and realise that a lot of us tryed to live a hetro life untill we seen the light . that can take years of soul searching to get to that point.

once you make that desion there seams to be a lot of weight come off your shoulders and you can start to live life and be the real you.

good on you and welldone.

leece



Myfanwe
 
Joined in 2007
January 16, 2008, 18:46

Thanks leece!

🙂


Blessings,



Myfanwe
 
Joined in 2007
December 1, 2008, 02:12

I think that the fact that today is

the first Sunday of Advent, and thus the first day of a new liturgical

year, and I reached this momentous decision on this day, speaks volumes.


Earlier tonight, I sent this email to my bishop:


Greetings to you in the name of our Lord,


As you know, since February 2008, I

have been contemplating the matter of my vocation within the Reformed

Catholic Church and considering prayerfully whether I would wish to

continue with my formation towards ordination as a member of Clergy

within the RCC.


This matter has weighed on my heart and mind very seriously over the

past months and I feel that I have reached a place of resolve and

decision on this and so I am writing to let you know where I stand at

this point.


In August of 2008, I also saw the fulfillment of a long term dream,

that being the publication of my first fiction novel. This was a heady

time for me, not due to any kind of renown or fame gleaned from it, but

more so because I had labored long and hard over the creation of the

story, and it was wonderful to see it released, and to see people buy,

read, and enjoy my work.


Since then, however, my energies, resources and passions have turned

more towards writing, and less towards my religious vocation.


I feel, now, that I have reached a dividing of the ways, and I must choose between them.


My true passion and enthusiasm is leaning me towards continuing to

pursue my writing career and laying aside my religious aspirations.


It has been my joy and delight to be involved with RCC and to see Bishop Ian Adrian take up the role of Nuncio to Australia.


I now believe that my sojourn with the RCC was for a season and that season is now passed.


With this in mind, I am writing to tender my resignation and ask that

you will release me with your love and blessing from my vocation.


It is my hope that our parting will be on friendly terms, for I will always hold RCC in the deepest and warmest regard.


Yours in Christ,

Etc


A few hours later, I received a reply from the bishop, expressing

his sorrow, and yet, affirming that I must follow my conscience and do

what I believe is best for me. He sadly, but lovingly released me from

my vows and responsibilities to the church.


It was like a cool breeze of refreshing blew across my spirit.


I have not abandoned my faith. I will always have that, but I don’t feel

that a religious vocation is where I need to express it at this time.


I feel good about this decision. It is a relief to have it made and done.


That it occurred on the first day of the liturgical year is apt.


A new path is opening before me and I am happy with it.


Blessings,

Meg


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