Contemplative Haven

Apr 12 2007

Retreat at the Haven (Day 1 of 3)

Published by gabrielle at 11:45 pm under Retreats

Opening Reflection: (From the Diary of St. Faustina)

“Oh, who will comprehend Your love and Your unfathomable mercy toward us! O Prisoner of Love, I lock up my poor heart in this tabernacle, that it may adore You without cease night and day.”

Today’s Retreat Talk:
(Fr. Richard Clancy, Boston Conference [Part 3] 2002) 5:46

Highlights:

Benefits of spending time in front of the Blessed Sacrament
Growth in love and generosity
Redirection to a deeper prayer life. Our ministry will flow from this deeper prayer life, not the other way around.

Today’s Retreat Music:
“Beloved” 4:41 (John Doan. CD: Departures)

Total Retreat Time: 10 minutes & 27 seconds

7 responses so far

7 Responses to “Retreat at the Haven (Day 1 of 3)”

# Carolon 13 Apr 2007 at 1:23 am

Beautiful, and beautiful.

What a strange accent Fahtha has.
# gabrielleon 13 Apr 2007 at 7:37 am

I thought it might sound familiar to a few of you!
# Carolon 13 Apr 2007 at 8:20 am

His point about the impact of today’s fast, ever-moving media upon especially the young when contrasted with the benefits of merciful Adoration was also food for thought. I live in a small-ish town, but it’s very old, very Catholic. When we first came, we tried out all 3 parishes a few times, and were most surprised to find the French one’s Mass was kept down to a rocketing 40 minutes– we knew that because of the clock built into the choir loft. So, it seems even the most generations-old working class parish was in a hurry, unless it was because French language moves so rapidly?

Still, I’ve always been surprised/dismayed that there wasn’t more of an Adoration schedule here, especially since one of these churches is designated a pilgrimage site for the sake of indulgences, but basically, each parish has one afternoon of Adoration per month. I was never more surprised or dismayed (a fruit of seeing the Eucharist as symbol, not Real Presence?) than when showing up with a few others for a designated, advertised monthly Adoration for pro-life, only to find it had been forgotten by that parish’s clergy. Now, that is when we know we are too busy!

Especially since grandson came on the scene, I miss Adoration more often than not, I must confess, but if there were perpetual Adoration, I and probably very many others would love to be part of His overnight company. Anyway, thank you, Gabrielle. It’s nice for us to be called aside to Him even here.
# gabrielleon 13 Apr 2007 at 11:58 am

It seems to me that little by little the parishes in my area are coming to realize again the importance of having an Adoration schedule in place. I too, one Friday evening, showed up at the appointed time, to find the church in complete darkness and doors locked. Sigh. I apologized to Him through the wall, then walked home. Sigh.
# teresaanawimon 13 Apr 2007 at 12:57 pm

Hi GAb and Carol.
WHat a pleasant surprise to find this thread starting on the Haven. An oasis.
I was struck be the final part of Father’s talk..it has me thinking today..”What is real holiness as far as my life in relation to God and neighbor?!”
I also feel right at home listening to Fr’s Boston accent. I also ‘Pahk my cah in Hahvid Yahd!”
Thanks for beginning this retreat, Gab.
# gabrielleon 13 Apr 2007 at 1:15 pm

You’re very welcome. I’m not laying odds, though, on which one of us would get kicked out first from a silent retreat. Well, they’d probably remove us en masse.
# CompletelyAnonymouson 13 Apr 2007 at 8:41 pm

Nooo.. Probably true for most of us, but in person (and with or without an order for silence), I am quiet as a hermit crab. Really, folks are uncomfortable with it, but only those who don’t speak with their eyes and breath. I’d pay about $80,000 for a silent retreat right about now. I ‘preciate you saving me $80,000.