The most recent article in a series presented by the Incarnatio Center of the Martin Institute at Westmont College, reflects on an immersive experience where tearing cloth became a powerful metaphor for communal mourning and spiritual engagement. As Westmont students in San Francisco participated in this tactile lament, they discovered how deeply faith can intersect with physical and sensory experiences. Jennyann “Pie” Martinez invites you to consider how engaging fully with our material contexts can enrich our understanding of God and each other. Dive into this poignant narrative and explore practices that connect sensory experience with spiritual growth. Read more to discover how your own senses can deepen your faith journey.