07-26-2014, 01:13 PM
The extent of Jensen's knowledge of the Catholic church was what he studied in seminary. Yet after everything he'd seen these last few months, he yearned for time to worship with fellow believers as Christmas drew closer.
There was something lovely about meeting God in the immaculate houses of the Catholic church that made him feel like he stepped back in time.
When someone joined him on the bench, Jensen instinctively tried to allocate him extra room, but the lady on his right was already cramped. So he gave Pyotr an apologetic look and returned to the service.
It was clear, however that Jensen was unfamiliar with the steps of the service. He frequently stumbled to stand when they should have knelt. He was always several syllables behind in the prayers. Finally, when he turned to greet the man at his left with a handshake, he almost seemed relieved to have the break.
"And peace be with you,"
Jensen replied after tuning an ear to see if that was what those around them said as well.
There was something lovely about meeting God in the immaculate houses of the Catholic church that made him feel like he stepped back in time.
When someone joined him on the bench, Jensen instinctively tried to allocate him extra room, but the lady on his right was already cramped. So he gave Pyotr an apologetic look and returned to the service.
It was clear, however that Jensen was unfamiliar with the steps of the service. He frequently stumbled to stand when they should have knelt. He was always several syllables behind in the prayers. Finally, when he turned to greet the man at his left with a handshake, he almost seemed relieved to have the break.
"And peace be with you,"
Jensen replied after tuning an ear to see if that was what those around them said as well.