19 December 2016, St Michael’s, Melbourne, Australia
To summarize 45 years of Ministry in one place by one man is daunting. And yet a delight.
Being a part of the St Michael’s community we have all seen, heard and felt things that would not otherwise have been part of our lives. Our spirits have been lifted and lives improved because we found a place where religion, psychology and spirituality could be wrapped up all together – intelligently, logically and meaningfully.
So how to reflect on this special time at St Michael’s? Maybe a snapshot with 4 words’ beginnings with V ….
Vision: who would have thought that today we would have the insights, environment and understandings we have received - if there was no vision. Dreams can come true and we all know this dream was realized. The path was set and the journey embarked on without fear or favour and the results speak for themselves. – so.. Vision,
Vital – The world needs St Michael’s, Melbourne needs St Michael’s, you need St Michael’s – I need St Michaels. It’s like a Vitamin pill… (a bonus V for you). An enhancer, an improver… providing us with a view of the world that is vital for our well-being and more importantly the impact we have on others and the wider world. …….Vital
Vibrant- There is energy at St Michael’s that people feel when they are part of the community or just a visitor. It’s more than the sensationally restored building or the uplifting music or the message… It’s the way the zest for life is being integrated into everything we do here. …… Vibrant
Volume – no this is not about the sound system … this is about the incredible amount of material that has been accumulated over these years - and not in just one area. Who would ever have predicted that so many books would have been written, music scores composed, poems presented, sanctuaries designed, tapestries and sculptures commissioned, new hymns provided and over 2000 addresses given. Truly a remarkable output from one man. _ ….. Volume
So Thank You Dr Macnab. Your Ministry at St Michael’s is revolutionary and ground breaking. It will continue to influence the future generations who choose to make St Michael’s their spiritual home and far beyond.
Maybe a bit like a shining star… that never goes out.
And you all know what 4 V’s make when you put them together … a Star. Dr Macnab - you are our Star!
