You belong to me

Father mentioned in his homily last weekend about us belonging to God, to His Church. This statement resonated within me.

I looked back on the days when I was travelling, traversing on foreign land, not knowing what to expect, hanging on the every words of travel guides and travelers' reviews on forums. The only familiar place I find is when I enter into a church. Attending mass brings to me everything that is familiar, and gives me a sense of belonging. Every part of the liturgy is the same throughout the whole. That is why I feel so at home when participating in the celebration of the Holy Mass.

The church is also a place of refuge for me, to find peace and safety. I know that I belong to God and He has His eye on me, and watching my back.

Thank you Lord for looking out for me, and giving me this sense of belonging. I know that I am safe in your presence, in your Holy temple, the church.