Praying and paying

I went to London today on business. Whilst I was in Westminster I decided to visit Westminster Abbey for a quick prayer. My bags were checked at the door for "sharp objects". This did not surprise me, but I was genuinely shocked to be asked for a ten pound entrance fee! I never expected to have to pay to enter the house of our Lord. I did not pay the fee, but turned round and exited the church foyer.

Instead I walked 50 yards to St Margaret's Church (pictured). This is a beautiful church in the grounds of Westminster Abbey. It dates back to 1533, and has the most exquisite stained glass windows. The alter is decorated with a triptych depicting the last supper.

There were quite a few tourists in the church, but I settled down in a pew at the back and said a short prayer. It is always a bit difficult to pray when tourists are wandering about a church. It makes me feel self conscious, as if I were doing something out-of-keeping rather than they. Nonetheless, it is always good to talk to the Lord - to find any kind of sanctuary in the bustling city.

God Bless - N