agapepod

My iPod consistently and dependably serves me spiritual teachings.  Because so much of life in Alexandria currently lacks in-person gatherings, I do have a dedicated home practice.  But sometimes it's too much of a challenge to conjure up the inner priest for a full luscious home meditation/prayer session.  (Yes, I pray to what you might think of as The Great Creator.)  On my iPod (affectionately named CatholiPod) one of the genres is "Prayer Practice".  I can always get my fix of star teachers and theologians and their live "unplugged" devoctions.  It's pretty cool.  Mind you, this is no substitute for the "real thing", but I'm grateful for my "imaginary friends Ekklesia".  In the last year since focusing primarily on Carmelite prayer, I benefit greatly from a Catholic podcast called The Daily Disconnect, which ROCKS.  Almost as good as being on Mount Carmel or in Rome.  BIG gratitude for the work they are doing.

Today I dropped Dad at the airport and reflected that my last time in an airport as a passenger was in 2019 for my 30th high school reunion in New England.  My next time may be later this year to New Orleans for Jazz Festing.

Nevertheless, I am used to being on the road and the CatholiPod certainly provides a sanctuary, even in the present day total panic that airports have become.  And I will continue my search for my Rabbouni  in the not so obvious places.