prayer

Once upon a time, in the world depicted by the famous book 'The Pilgrim's Progress', lived a young pilgrim named Hopeful. Unlike Christian, his heart wasn't weighed with a burden, but he was bothered by a lingering sense of uncertainty. No matter how far he walked, no matter how many good deeds he committed, a nagging doubt accompanied him on his arduous journey towards the Celestial City. 'Am I truly on the right path?' he often asked himself.

Before the quiet town of Gravesend, New Hampshire woke up to the cacophony of daily life, James carefully strode towards the familiar chapel. He had returned home after long years in Vietnam - a man changed by time and war. The chapel, where he once played with his dear friend, Owen Meany, had been a sanctuary in their youth. Today, it served as a reminder of the elusive permanence of life. Owen, a peculiar boy with a distinctive voice, was no more. But his memories were still vivid in James’ mind.