My bags about packed and I’m ready to go. I am looking forward to a new adventure traveling to a place I have never been with an old dear friend who knows more about art than anyone I know. I am sure I will return with a lot of stories about my adventures, not to mention a few photographs I will be able to utilize for future Meditation Moments.
How great it will be for me to visit the museums dedicated to Juan Miro, Salvatore Dali, and Pablo Picasso! I look forward to spending a day in the Gaudi Cathedral, which I understand is truly a magnificent structure still under construction. There will be a trip to the Opera house as well as a theater to see Flamenco dancers.
I have read much about the artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. In Malta I will see his famous painting of the beheading of John the B aptist. The painting contains the only know signature of the master, signed in the blood emanating from severed head.
And yet seems that now matter where I go, I will enjoy the people the most. I know I will meet people with whom I share the same joys and concerns, the similar hopes and dreams. I know it will be a pleasure to meet new people, and hear their stories and learn from them.
When we lived in New York City and I had time to myself, I would often go to Central Park and would (as Cameron would love to accuse me of) tip street musicians and talk to strangers. Some how I believe all people are connected in some beautiful way. I do believe our world would be a better place if somehow we would all take time to appreciate different people with their distinctive art and music, and what personal life stories they have to offer. I know this is pretty basic stuff, but also very true,
See you when Advent begins. Until then you will my good friend and pastor, The Rev. Al Williams, serve me.
Peace,
Jarv