Mikey Famiglietti - Response to Lane's "Landscapes of the Sacred"

"In order to shield human beings from the unapproachable light of God's glory, God always remains hidden, veiled by a mask" (Lane, 67).

Everytime I have experienced a place as sacred, whether it was a brilliant scene of nature or just an unforgettable moment at a place, I realized that I was only catching a glimpse of God's glory. If he revealed himself fully to me, I either would not understand or would be unable to handle his power. I realize that he partially reveals himself in things that I can understand. When I observe a brilliant scene of nature, I can understand every detail of the scene because all the pieces that compose the scene are of this world. I can relate to the scene through my emotions...usually awe. When I am awed, I am drawn towards the scene. I wonder why I am the one that is getting to experience it. I am left without any explanation besides the divine. Although he is far beyond me, he is always revealing parts of himself through his art. I just have to make sure I'm paying attention...