"When those who seek God are less affirmative in expressing their faith, that does not mean that they believe less but rather that they are fully aware of God´s transcendence" . This is one of the statements of Brother Alois the leader of Taize community in France the community that embrances all christian religions. It is for this reason that it is called the Reconciliation Church.
During my stay in Taize From 3rd to 11th August 2013 I met many people from many countries of Europe and a few from from other continents like myself who come from africa Zambia though in the name of Germany. All these people about 5,000 met for a common purpose which is God even when still some have doubts of His existance. The fact that they came because of Him or anything else that tells me that they know He is somewhere there. One thing that impressed me most was that despite coming from different nationalities, races and colour, everyone was interested in the other person and everyone was ready to speak or listen to others its like we were all of one heart in everything we did.
Thankyou to the Taize community for the wonderful program laid down for all age groups. That made everyone to have something to do at any particular time. Inspiring wonderful Bible sharings in the mornings and afternoons, educative seminars in the afternoons and activities for the children that makes everyone to be important in Taize.
The most inspiring is the Church Services, the spiritual songs in everyone´s language, prayers in everyone´s language. The atmosphere itself tells you that God is present in that place but more present in our hearts. For sure I saw heaven in that place, I felt the heavenly goodness because God reigned in everything we did.
When you see pictures from Taize you just get the outlook but you dont get the feeling only when you participate in the spirituality of taize will you get the feeling.
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