State of Grace

Over the weekend I spent several hours in the basement of Grace Cathedral attending various meetings with other members of our diocese. As you might imagine, it's a space with little personality and unbelievably uncomfortable chairs (most likely designed to keep people awake). During one brief break I decided to sneak off, clambering up the dark narrow stairs leading to the sanctuary. As I passed through the door at the top, I had an "Alice In Wonderland" sensation, the feeling that I was caught in a kaleidoscope. High. Light. It was the highlight of my day...