On the evening of Tuesday, 15
October, the parish family of Saint Teresa of Avila celebrated the feast our
patron saint with something never done before in our church – Taizé.
Between 200 – 250 people (by my
estimation) gathered to sit in contemplation through music and silence,
candlelight and shadows, and the reflection on a selection from the writings of
this Doctor of the Church . . . to simply “be” with our God.
I was exhausted by the end of
the night. Yet those who spoke to me following the service were not only
impressed with the Taizé style of prayer, but found it to be something needed
not only for their own spiritual benefit, but beneficial for the life of the
parish. (And that was good to hear.)
Hopefully, by the people’s
response and willingness to do this again, we’ll hold another Taizé in the
parish soon. (But not too soon.)
Enjoy the journey . . .
(Photos 1-5 taken by me; Photos 6-9 taken by John Franko)
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