Retreat

They pulled me into their circle,

this group of white clad brothers.

A stranger.  A pilgrim.  Empty.  Dumb.

But they pulled me in...

...with a smile

...a small wave of the hand.

They ushered me into their 

Celebration of Life!

And there... in the round...

We greeted.  Embraced.  Blessed.

Shared...

Body of Christ.

Blood of Christ.

Life Eternal.