Apr 12 2007
Prelude to a Retreat
Many of you are down; I know that. Illness, work or school-related stress, family problems, addictions, financial woes. If I could, I would send you all here, because each and every one of you deserves it. Would that I could.
In these last days leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday, it has occurred to me that we are reciting the Chaplet and doing the Novena, but are we paying attention to those five little words printed on the Divine Mercy Image? Jesus, I trust in You. We must nurture this trust. Nurturing is difficult when we are so tired, so beaten down at times by everyday life. I cannot send you to the Poustinia, but I invite you here, at the Haven, to take a little time for yourself over the next three days. Three mini-retreats. Check in, take a glance at the “total retreat time”, and come back when you know you can sit down and relax with a cup of tea, wearing your favourite slippers. No comments are necessary, or expected. This time is totally for you.
5 Responses to “Prelude to a Retreat”
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# ~m2~on 13 Apr 2007 at 6:34 am
you are a precious woman of God. i will be here.
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# gabrielleon 13 Apr 2007 at 7:35 am
And I will be with you in spirit for your appointment today. I had the same thing done a few years ago. You’ll do great.
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# Carolon 13 Apr 2007 at 10:07 am
My best love is with Penni as well this morn.
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# teresaanawimon 13 Apr 2007 at 1:02 pm
making my reservation for the retreat at the Haven late, but I know there will be a place for me!
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# gabrielleon 13 Apr 2007 at 1:06 pmAnd perhaps a hotcross bun as well, if you play your cards right.
