Oct 24 2007
I fell asleep last night in conversation with Mary; conversation – well, mostly questions. I awoke to no answers, until she led me here.
So, for a little while, I don’t know for how long, I will be away at my retreat centres: here, here, and here – the Divine Architect thought of everything, including an interconnecting corridor.
Apr 14 2007
I hope you enjoyed the little retreat. I’d like to give you the links to the actual sites that I used, just in case the ones in the posts didn’t work for you. Also, the portions that I used were just a small part of the wonderful material available to you at these sites. So here they are:
All the music came from: Soaking.net
Fr. Richard Clancy’s talks can be found at: Oblates of Divine Mercy
Fr. Larry Gillick’s talks can be found at: Creighton University Audio Retreats
And visit WorldPriest.com for daily contemplative retreats, lectio divina, liturgy of the hours, and much more.
Last but certainly not least, here is a little surprise I came across last night in my travels. I’ve been waiting most of my life to hear his voice, and maybe you have too. So here is Thomas Merton, giving a little talk on discernment to his novices, which can be found here, at The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living.
Apr 14 2007
Opening Reflection: (From the Diary of St. Faustina)
“O my Jesus, how very easy it is to become holy; all that is needed is a bit of good will. If Jesus sees this little bit of good will in the soul, He hurries to give Himself to the soul, and nothing can stop Him, neither shortcomings nor falls – absolutely nothing.”
Today’s Retreat Talk:
From the Daily Contemplative Retreat at WorldPriest.com 4:25
Highlights:
Today’s Retreat Music:
“I Fall Into Your Arms” 4:44 (Don Newmeyer. CD: I Fall Into Your Arms)
Total Retreat Time: 9 minutes & 9 seconds
Apr 13 2007
Opening Reflection: (From the Diary of St. Faustina)
Jesus said: “I do not reward for good results but for the patience and hardship undergone for My sake.”
Today’s Retreat Talk: Fr. Larry Gillick, S.J.
(Talk # 5 from a weekend retreat at Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House in 2003) 32:18
Highlights:
Today’s Retreat Music: (lower your volume to start with)
“Give Your Heart A Home” 4:25 (Don Francisco. CD: Beautiful To Me)
Total Retreat Time: 36 minutes & 43 seconds
Apr 12 2007
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:
Today’s Retreat Music:
“Beloved” 4:41 (John Doan. CD: Departures)
Total Retreat Time: 10 minutes & 27 seconds
Apr 12 2007
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.
Thoroughly Enjoying:
