taize continues

i’m back in paris again! the simple breakfast provided by the hostel was almost exactly the same as what we got at taize each morning: bread, chocolate and a cup of tea. this morning after some “washing up”, i found myself heading towards the church to gather with the five thousands. on my way there, i was singing the different taize songs, and i was reminded again of the message of love, peace and hope. at the church, the cameras are still flashing at all the novelties that one could capture. only this time, the church was notre dame and not the community church. after three weeks, i must stay that i’m much more at peace in worshipping among tourists. it was yet another prayer & worship in a foreign language, but somehow my heart was there, connecting with others in spirit in that midday mass. the lighting of the candle, the breaking of bread, and the words sung in latin were but a few suggestions that i’m still with others at taize.

i miss that place (and the people there, of course!!).