And now you will understand why I find Simon so incredible – in his spirit, his heart and the love he has for faith.
I HAD A LOVELY CONVERSATION with a visitor to our quiet, largely empty church this morning. It was a conversation that confirmed all that I believe to be true about our human need for “space” – religious space for some, but for most just plain space. “God, I’m glad you’re OPEN, Father. I just needed some space.” I’ve heard that sentence not once but thousands of times over the years. “I just needed some space”.
St Michael’s offers plenty of space. Uncluttered, tidy, minimalist – one might say. A beautiful, striking work of art, old and new. “Wow! Look at all this space”.
I felt like that when I visited the magisterial (and at that time still incomplete) Liverpool Cathedral as a small boy. One of the most visceral experiences of God I’ve ever had, by then in my early thirties, involved the late and very great Carlo Curley playing…
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Agreed, M, he’s a beautiful soul….
🙂 And we’re not just saying that because he’s a friend of ours. There is just an aura of generous goodness all around him. And if he reads this, he is going to be happy and embarrassed. 🙂
Absolutely, on all counts! 🙂
Yes, I understand. And, I think I will refer to his blog often over the next few weeks keeping in my heart his words filled with certainty, compassion and awareness because they now have touched my soul as well. Thanks for sharing Mimi.
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thank your for introducing me to this blog –
It is my pleasure!
I also agree this was a wonderful post thanks for reblogging it…………
It is nice to see Simon sharing his wisdom more as his health improves. We are better for his compassion and gratitude.
I couldn’t agree more!
Thanks to your reblog I am now following Simon’s blog. I didn’t need to read more than this one post to know that I want Simon’s spirit, heart, and wisdom in my life. Thank you, dear Mimi.
Russ
He is an amazing man…and has become an equally amazing friend. Enjoy!