Yesterday
Malcolm and I had the privilege of attending (my very first) blessing of the fleet at the Jackson Yacht Club at the Reservoir.
“What
the heck does that mean?” you might be asking (or you might not be if you’re
Catholic or Episcopal or a member of
a yacht club)?
The
Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean
fishing communities. The practice is predominantly Catholic and a blessing from
the local priest was meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season. However,
there are numerous instances where the "Blessing" was initiated by an
Episcopalian minister.
The
very lovely Rev. Kyle Dice Seage of St. Philip's Episcopal Church blessed each
boat as they breezed past in the water.
It
was an absolutely gorgeous day out on the water and on top of the fact that I
can now say I’ve attended a ‘blessing of the fleet’, I can also say I thoroughly
enjoyed myself and had a blast.
But
then again, it’s hard not to have a
blast when you’re with Malcolm.
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