Serenity — a quiet afternoon

I love this week’s photo challenge at The Daily Post. It’s just in time, too. I’ve needed a little serenity after a very busy fall and Christmas holiday. So here I am, seeking a little peace in my afternoon.

One of my favorite places to visit is the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve visited this blog often enough, you’ve certainly seen some pictures from there, especially in the Abbey Church. I like to go there and walk across the grounds — sometimes to a gazebo hidden by a closed road, other times to a little duck pond next to the retreat house.

I always end up inside the church, and every time, I am delighted by the colors from the stained glass windows. They usually cast a blue or violet light that illuminates the space. Even though most people would say that creates a cool feeling, I always think it’s warm.

Today’s retreat took me to new places as I played a little with a new camera. Of course, I ended up in the church. There’s nothing like the wide open space to lift my eyes and my prayers upward to heaven. I took many intentions with me today, and I left full of peace. Contentment.

Serenity.

26 Replies to “Serenity — a quiet afternoon”

  1. What a beautiful place, and perfect for this theme! Thanks so much for following my blog, it’s lovely to have discovered yours, and I’ll return the compliment with pleasure 🙂

  2. Thank you or visiting my blog. Daily, I seek to find serenity. Searching out and finding those things that bring peace, happiness and joy into my space makes for a serene experience. The photo you shared in this post brought serenity into my space today. Thank you.

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