Summer is a time when the fortunate can get a little time to “vacate” (to get away). As you do consider this as an “Image for the Kingdom.” The road to Emmaus shows us two disciples who encounter Jesus while on journey and, as the walk they talk with the Risen Lord who gives them insight into Scripture and the true meaning of all the events they have recently experienced (his crucifixion and death). Eventually they enter a house for a meal and come to recognize him in the breaking of the bread.
There is an image of the Kingdom at work here: The image is “Walking, Talking and Dining.” It’s also not a bad plan for vacation: lots of walking, talking and dining. Encounter the Kingdom on your vacation! Lot’s of walking, talking and dining (don’t forget to rest)! And remember that, as you do these things, the Lord walks, talks and dines with you and helps unfold the meaning of your life and puts things in perspective. If you can get away, enjoy a foretaste of the Kingdom.
Just for fun: V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N by Connie Francis:
Take a look! Here are some Franciscan monks on a journey. The article was posted in this week’s Washington Post (Wednesday, I think).
The photos are great. This is truly a image of the Kingdom of God at work. Enjoy the photos ( there are 15 photos). The article is a good read too.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/07/28/GA2009072803219.html
I forgot to include the other photos of the friars walking journey. Here they are.
http://www.franciscan.org/gallery/default.asp
enjoy.