This week i was asked to sing at the cemetery for the burial of my dear Greek neighbors' Mother. i had the awesome privilege to attend the service at the local Greek Orthodox Church. As everyone entered there was alot of talking by the normal parishioners. They had become very accustomed to their environment as in every church, but for me, it was a deeply Heavenly Experience. i was speechless and wanted to be silent and take it all in. The Artwork and Icons were so gorgeous ...the environment invited one to a deep religious experience. Their traditions and use of Icons and Incense and the beautiful chanting of the entire service was breathtaking. It is important for us to take in the visual at churches and experience other Praying Spaces so that when we are in our own, we won't take it all for granted. Who knew that going to serve my friends i would be so deeply touched. This experience reminded me of everything i believe in....the Mystery and Majesty behind Our God. If you have never visited a Catholic Orthodox Church...they exist...they do the Eastern Rite but are under the Pope. Look up Melkite Catholic Church....Coptic Catholic Church....Eastern Rite Catholic Church......you will find one close to you....and go and visit . i guarantee the environment will be very conducive to deep meditative prayer....it will be a very beautiful addition to your collection of Beautiful Images of God and His Saints that can be very helpful in trying to raise your heart, mind and soul to God in prayer...Also find out if you have any local monasteries that you can visit and pray in.... Nurture your soul....chase God....and let all the senses be reminded that HE IS REAL...AND HE LOVES US!
til next time....visit a new church or monastery....and let your faith experience rise higher...an bring back the New Spark you experience to your own congregation....ang
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