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3 responses to “A Journey through the Heavens”

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   cp

   April 18, 2007

   I also had a phobia about planes before my conversion – but so far, conversion hasn’t seemed to affect it. Hmmm.

   Safe travels, Father.

   cp

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   Fatherstephen

   April 18, 2007

   It wasn’t magic. My first flight after chrismation came with much fear and trembling. My ministry has required flight and with each one, the phobia has subsided, such that today, I fly easily. Even making it to Europe this summer. My big test is that one day I want to get Moscow.

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   Margaret

   April 18, 2007

   My chrismation hasn’t appeared to affect my “love” of flying, either, at least not in a way to help me to relax while flying.

   I do not like to fly. I have flown a lot and will continue to fly, especially to see family or accompany family.

   While flying, I pray continually. This causes me to think that perhaps all I should do is fly!

   I suspect that I do not like to fly because it reminds me of what I should keep in mind all the time: I am dust and can do nothing without God.

   I am praying that God blesses these thoughts and directs me as to how to incorporate more of prayer consistently into daily life. Praying the hours is a good place to begin.

   Thank you for your thoughts, Fr. Stephen and fellow posters!