A Circle of Prayer

The other day, I witnessed a most touching sight. I'll begin by telling you that I am blessed to have my office overlook the oldest cathedral in the U.S. - San Fernando Cathedral located in the heart of San Antonio.

As I glanced out my window, I noticed what is becoming a familiar site in our city: A group of tourists on Segways - those two wheel vehicles that look like the person riding them could fall off at any moment. As the group rolled across the street, I saw that they were headed to the front of the Cathedral and wondered if they would stop. They did but were not able to go in and leave their expensive rentals outside unattended. That’s when I was touched to see what happened next.

Slowly, they circled these 21st century inventions and did what people have been doing at San Fernando for hundreds of years: They bowed their heads and prayed.

Keep in mind that lately, there have been dozens of workers with jackhammers and other noisy equipment working on the plaza in front of the Cathedral.

To see this circle of prayer amid all the construction and activity was heartwarming, to say the least. It served as a reminder that no matter what, and no matter where, we can always find a way to pray.