The Thin Places
In Celtic tradition there are places that help us open up to the wonder of the world around us. These are called the thin places. A thin place is where the veil that separates heaven and earth is lifted and one is able to get a glimpse of the glory of God. It is to experience the magnificence of creation where we can feel a certain peace and grace that is beyond the power of language. Ireland is home to many of these places so the term has Celtic origins. But we do not have to travel far to experience a thin place. Some find it in solitude, but it may be experienced in parks, airports, at the seashore, in music, or in wild, untamed places, or any place that brings earth and heaven closer together. This Sunday we enter the season of Advent, a season to prepare for the birth of the Christ Child. It is a good time to reflect on the thin places in our lives, and come to terms with our own spirituality. The thin places relax us and transform us. They help us to get a grip on life. So may God give us the grace to visit these special places as we make our way through the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
gracedeacon@gwi.net
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