"I live in a small town where artsy folk love to congregate. Strolling the streets, you come upon a number of art galleries, pottery studios, and (of course) coffee shops. One establishment stands out from among the rest: the General Mercantile.
"Stopping in to this coffee house is nothing like a Starbucks experience. The centuries-old building still bears the marks of its former life, when it served as a mercantile store in the early 1900s. The inside is furnished with a counter and wooden booths that could have found their way into an old Western starring John Wayne.
"But the differences go beyond the look.
"When you go to The General Mercantile - or simply 'The Merc' as locals call it - be prepared to wait. They don't serve drip coffee, but instead do pour-overs, a type of brewing where each cup is made individually, thus taking longer than a regular cup. They also serve loose leaf teas and other specialty coffees, but these too take time. Because of this, the shop tends to draw in the unique individual known as the hipster."
In a recent commentary, writer Matthew Petesch reflected on the importance of approaching our prayer life like the patrons of the General Mercantile - taking time to to relax and spend time with friends - in this case, the Lord.
To access Mr. Petesch's complete post, please visit:
Mountain Catholic: Hipsters, Coffee, and Jesus (7 SEP 16)
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