St. James

In avoiding church lately, I know that I am running away from my Reformed upbringing, but where am I headed?

I found a sanctuary while I wait: Taize at St. James Cathedral. Below is a reflection I wrote after my first time there with Brie and Spiro...

Be Still

Architects guide eyes heavenward with vaulted ceilings,
while meditative silence gives birth to reflection.
Amidst inward questioning and doubt, an acapella voice descends
summoning antiphonal remembrance of common ground:
Sing out my soul and glorify the Lord who sets us free.
Then silence
followed by words that seep into wooden pews, and
the congregation stands united with saints centuries old
in Latin song:
Da pacem domina, da pacem O Christe in diebus nostris.
Grant us your peace O Lord, may it fill all our days.
Softly choir and congregation with deep organ
swell and declare that Jesus is the Christ.
Now and forever.
Amen.