Easter weekend this year. I went.

It was a 2 1/2 hour ceremony. I thought I would be bored to tears but went because the person being confirmed was very important to me and I can be and was happy for her.

The church was beautiful. It most have cost a board load to build. Old and well maintained. The priest very personable. It was a candle lit vigil ceremony. The stained glass windows back lit in the candle lit sanctuary were gorgeous. I love art regardless of its form. Time moved faster than I thought it would. I looked around. There were some people falling asleep. Some looked like they were going through the motions. Some look like their mind had drifted elsewhere. Others looked like they were very much in the moment and moved by the rituals.

I have to say that this particular church was very good at creating an atmosphere that other churches I have been to have not done, at least from my perspective. I don't doubt the sincerity of those who worship. They don't seem to be able to explain why they worship in a way that I get. So I continue to ask around. Maybe someday I will find someone who can explain it to me so it makes sense to me. The beliefs are part of the reason why I don't get it. I conclude that reason and rational are not the determining factor.

In the meantime it remains one of those mysteries to me.