Friday on Iona

One of the places I have been most anxious to visit is the Island of Iona. In 563, St. Columba arrived on this small island and began his evangelism of the Picts and the Celts. Over the next 1500 years, Christians have had a presence on the island. It is one of the "thin" places on earth where heaven and earth seem to touch.
The Abbey and Church were restored over the years and since the 1930's, there has been a very active and passionate Christian presence worshiping and studying on the island. All of us felt a close connection to the Spirit during our visit.

The Abbey Cloister

Church

Brooke and I have decided that sometime soon, we will return to Iona and spend some extended time here. Perhaps this will be where we spend our 25th anniversary.