The siding has been completely removed in this phase of the restoration of our little church, and work has started on the repair and cleaning of the original siding that is now exposed. It needs a lot of work, but I have to be honest: I love the rough look at the moment.
There’s something symbolic about the whole process that speaks not just to the church building, but the Church it houses. It needs a little work, as we all do. The abuses of time and the elements have worn it down and taken away its luster in the same way sin picks away at our souls and leaves it dingy and in need of repair.
I see this siding, and it inspires hope. What a blessing to know I have the sacraments of reconciliation and Holy Communion to restore me!
What a beautiful reflection. Thank you. It has made me stop what I was doing to thank God
for the many blessings he has bestowed on me.
Thank you, Julie! Sometimes I think I’m a weirdo, but I like to see the beauty in these broken or well-used things.