Letters from 2
to 8 July 2007
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Our amiable
gryphon, on the watch for many years now
The priest
at my parish mentioned in his homily yesterday that in ancient times
(as at present) countries/tribes were identified with animal symbols.
When Jesus said "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests;
but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." He was referring
to the different peoples of the area — Ammonites were known by the
symbol of the fox, and the nomadic tribes as "birds of the air".
He was telling the potential disciple that he'd be joining a group
of people who would not be accepted, and warning him that he'd be
up against the establishment on every side.
Your
survey today made me think about all
the things I like about AO, which I keep as my home page. One
of the many things I like on your site is the Gryphon. Once
in awhile I click on it to re-read the little article
you've written about it, its history with you and its meaning.
I like this gryphon's shape; and the way you've subtly animated
it with the yellow fire in its eye and out its mouth; and that
this fire dots the eye, er "i", of the banner below. I also
like that the Gryphon is an amalgam of the two symbols of England
and the US, the lion and the eagle, and that it resonates a little
with China's symbol, the dragon. (Are there Anglicans in China?)
I realize
mine is an ethnocentric point of view, and don't mean to minimize
or insult or trivialize the huge portion of our church that lies
outside the borders of England and the US. We are clearly one body,
even though we obviously have our differences. I just wanted to
say how much I do like the Gryphon.
Lorinda
Christ the King Episcopal Church
Huntington, Indiana, USA
2 July 2007
Do you know
of any connections or resources?
St. James'
is a church that is 106 years old. It was destroyed by Hurricaine
Joan in 1989. We started to rebuild last year, but we ran out of
funds. We are looking for help to be able to continue. If your readers
know of any sources for help, would you be so kind to let us know?
Thank you. (See www.nacamnic.org for more.)
Rita A. Tucker-Benedict
St. James Anglican Church
Corn Island, Nicaragua, CENTRAL AMERICA
adeya42@yahoo.com
8 July 2007
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