[Oe List ...] Brian Robins completed life

[Marilyn Crocker via OE]

Dear Jonathan and Janeen; Rhonda, Peter, Geoff, Robert and Jenny; and all
our OE/ICA colleagues,

 

When I shared this sad news of Brian's completed life with Joe, he said
"Brian was one of the great statesmen of the Church and our Order."  

 

And we began remembering our time in the Sydney House in the 70s with Brian
and Rhonda and their lovely young children; and then times later on in the
US and elsewhere when Brian and Rhonda were priors in various locations and
always brought maturity and deep spirituality to the work they undertook in
support of our mission.

 

More recently we learned (thanks to Jeanette) of the research into the "role
of the elder" that the Stanfields, Robins and Oakleys undertook in Australia
before Brian Stanfield died.  And in reflecting on that work, in
relationship to Fr. Richard Rohr's work in his book Falling Upward, a
spirituality for the two halves of life, we are convinced that very early on
Brian was a "second half of life" person ministering to "soul needs" not
"ego needs". 

 

We celebrate the wisdom, steadiness, welcoming smile, fine mind and deep
faith this dear colleague shared with us and we will surely miss him, as do
those many who have loved him.

 

Grace and peace,

 

Marilyn and Joe Crocker

 

From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of J and J
Barker via OE
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 4:11 AM
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Subject: [Oe List ...] Brian Robins completed life

 

To friends and colleagues near and far

 

Early this morning the vigil of the Robins family ended when Brian breathed
his last breath.

This beloved giant of a man has left us and as all shall mourn his passing,
there will nevertheless be a worthy celebration of his life.

 

This will take place (for Australian colleagues) at the Modbury Uniting
Church, 576 Monatague Rod, Modbury North, South Australia on Wednesday 19th
October at 2pm.

 

Any memories or tributes you may wish to share are very welcome.

 

Grace and Peace

 

JONATHAN BARKER

On behalf of the Rhonda, Peter, Geoffrey, Robert and Jenny

 

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