Paul was walking in darkness ever since the death of his mother. He tried escaping the pain by quitting school and running away, leaning heavily on drugs and alcohol. Years later, Paul returns for the funeral of his good friend Peter. He finds himself sitting in his bedroom after the service, looking at his fishing poles and reminiscing about the day he and Peter had met him – the Old Man by the river. He falls asleep, trying to recall the ancient wisdom the Old Man had passed onto him and Peter.
Paul awakes in darkness and heads out to go fishing, hoping to recapture some of the magic of the river. He meets Bill, the owner of his favorite bait shop, already fishing in his favorite hole. Little does either of them know the plans that have been made to help them see the Light.
Who is God? What must we come to know in order to know God? What is the kingdom of Heaven? What sums up God’s law that all the prophets spoke to? What is the source of the universe and all that exists? What binds us to God and to one another? Why did He come into our world? What gives us eternal life? What is the great beginning and the ultimate end? Is there something truly universal that we can come to know, answering all of these questions?
Love and Spirit says there is, presenting one word that could explain everything. It lives in the hearts of all people, waiting to be discovered, nurtured, and understood: love.
