Where do you reside the disciples ask Jesus in the Gospel of John. Jesus replies, “Come and see”. Where do you reside? What are the markers of your residency?
What footprints tell of your presence?
Residence
Death
“Death is part of a much greater and much deeper event, the fullness of which we cannot comprehend, but of which we know that it is a life-bringing event. . . . What seemed to be the end proved to be the beginning; what seemed to be a cause for fear proved to be a cause for courage; what seemed to be defeat proved to be victory; and what seemed to be the basis for despair proved to be the basis for hope. Suddenly a wall becomes a gate, and although we are not able to say with much clarity or precision what lies beyond the gate, the tone of all that we do and say on our way to the gate changes drastically.” Henri Nouwen
How does the gate change our perception of death?
The Hermitage
I am from The Hermitage
A barn remodeled
for silent encounters with God
rustic, beautiful, at peace
people on a journey
formed, held, beloved
called, sent…holy ground
Where and how have you been shaped?
The Hermitage is a retreat center in southern Michigan.
With the Eyes of the Heart 