I was photographing St. Malachy's in NYC, on occasion seeing visitors come in, pray, and then leave to continue their day.
Inside, I wondered what each soul might be carrying within, that needed airing in that sacred space, at that appointed time.
Perhaps it was a loved one taken ill. A child out of control. A job teetering on the brink.
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Maybe thanksgiving for an unexpected blessing was the motivation.
Regardless, the human approach to the Divine is a wonderful and holy thing. It can be done anywhere.
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Like, where you are right now.
No need is too small, and no burden is too great.
Sometimes, just in the sharing itself, there is healing.