Unlocked

Very close to my home is a Catholic University on one corner, a Catholic High School across the street and then across the street from that is a Convent that has slowly been converted to senior housing.  On the final corner is an Abby...we have always referred to this as Catholic Corners, fairly obvious as to why.  All of these are surrounded by beautiful land, plentiful trees and a hill or two.  Yesterday I decided to drive through the university looking for a spot that my sweetie and I had visited in the past, buried behind the dorms and class buildings.  It is a burial spot for many of the priests that have served this community of Benedictines.  It is surrounded by a high chain-link fence that up until yesterday had always been locked.  As I drove closer I saw that the gates were wide open and with that discovery I could hardly wait to park the car and grab my camera to walk into this holy space.  It's not a very large area, and walking around brought me such a lovely feeling of peace, but also a slight sense that I was disturbing the solemness that surrounded me.

Prior to entering the gates there was a seating area around this lovely statue of Mary....

Then entering the gates this is what is right in front to greet everyone who enters...

All of the stones were identical in size and height...perhaps symbolizing that we are all equal in the eyes of the Lord.

Leaving I also spotted some stunning Fall colors amongst the gravestones....

Shortly after the winds picked up and it began to rain, but I am so glad I decided to take the time to find this place again.  Who knows, I might never find it unlocked again.

"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness."  ~  Charles Spurgeon

Linking to Nancy's My Sunday Best.

Until next time....