mass

Well, I went to mass this morning. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was interesting. The building was actually set up "in the round" for the most part. I was shocked. The pews were in semi circles facing each other with the table for communion and pulpit in the middle. The two readings were from 2 Cor. and Matt. There wasn't a single mention of a Church Father or tradition. It was rather refreshing. I spent most of the time in prayer since I didn't know when to speak out loud like everybody else (There was about 70 people in attendance including a youth group from a church in Memphis, TN).

I had planned to spend the day in seclusion in hopes that it would rejuvenate me and get me ready for the long summer and fall months as we plant a church. Instead, I realized how much I'd like to spend the day with my wife. I drove straight home and found her at the beach. I had told myself I wasn't going in the water at all this year but that's where she was so that's where I went. I then spent the rest of the day sleeping. All in all, I would call it a good day. Some people seek to do as much as possible on vacation. I try to accomplish as little as possible. I plan on going to the labrynth and Stations of the Cross (see last post for definitions) tomorrow or Friday before I leave.