Sunday Morning Moment

Just before 8 a.m.

Out of the autumn-chilled air

Into the warmth of smiles

                   and inside-heat

I head toward my usual spot

In this place named for a saint

(known for his way

with vulgar language)

-         dip my fingers, bless

-         genuflect, kneel, sit

and take in the quiet communion

before the opening hymn.

Author's Note

The few minutes before mass begins are the most peaceful moments of the entire week...

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i used to like when the mass was in latin...mysterious...and most quietly prayed to themselves.

i was an altar boy...i remember these moments.

[Rita L. Sev]

There is a serenity in a church that I relish... Thanks for your reflection, Jacob.

[Cassie]

Yes i totally agree, those moments are serene

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks for reading, Cassie!

[redflutterby]

A saint known for his use of vulgar language? There's hope for me yet!! Lol!!
Quiet communion is a good thing on any day...sometimes we need to find balance in silent reflection. So much hustle and chaos in the world. :-)

[Rita L. Sev]

It really is just a few minutes, but I think the are more uplifting than the service that follows... Lol about the "vulgar language" - St. Jerome translated the bible into the "common" language - his translation is called the Vulgate. :)