Going to the chapel

I have much to post about my trip to Haiti. My life just seems like a blur at the moment so posting on a blog seems like an afterthought. But, I will. It was an incredible experience.

But, I wanted to say that tonight I stopped at the Roman Catholic Church just two blocks from my apartment. They have an Adoration Chapel which is open 24 hours. And as it happens, for now the main church, which is connected to this chapel, was open as well.

So I went in and prayed at a side chapel devoted to the Virgin Mary. I sat in the pews for a moment. And then I spent a few moments in the Adoration Chapel.

This place, especially late at night, is an island of hope, an oasis in the darkness of all that someone can feel. I know God is present at all times. But it is good to go to an actual house of God to be in His presence.