(Did we mention this is a virtual CAT café?)
Read more: Neurodivergent Hospitality is Not a Contradiction
Welcome to Saint Thorlak's Virtual Café: a place to pause, rest, and refresh. Neurodivergent life is challenging enough by itself, and we want you to know that we're on the journey with you.
Maybe you just need a moment to sit in silence and enjoy a brief respite from the demands of the day. Maybe there is a situation on your mind that could benefit from our praying together, or maybe we have an insight or bit of direction which might be helpful. Funny story? Special interest? Popcorn thoughts? All welcome here! Type your thoughts into the form alongside the barista banter to muse, blurt out, unburden or just be who you are. You can even "bring" your own pets to visit by emailing a barista their photos. All species coexist safely here!
Think of this as a small way we can offer hospitality within our means as autistic individuals who thrive on both interacting with our community and the extra processing space allowed by typewritten communication. We believe it is possible to experience meaningful connection even in non-traditional ways, and this "café" page is our way of demonstrating that.
Enjoy your time here!
Barista Banter
This space is up for grabs*! Comments? Musings?
Special interests? Start the conversation!
* Visitor submissions are moderated and may be summarized or edited (for grammar or space) at baristas' discretion.
A visitor to St. Thorlak’s Virtual Café shares this reflection on the Crucifixion of Christ:
I want to share something from a recent retreat. One talk was focused on the Scourging at the Pillar. The speaker talked about how Jesus’ senses were so much more acute and how much more intensely He felt the pain, and the noise and smells around Him. It made me think that as autistics we have something to offer Him in our sensory sensitivities that, not nearly as acute as His, are so much more than others. Praying everyone has a blessed Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter! 🙏🏻
