I can’t wait for the retreat.
Not because of:
- Fun with classmates/friends
- Another experience with our class (and may become united at last)
- Being away from home
- Receiving palancas/letters (which reminds me: I haven’t actually asked my friends to write me one. I’m shy, lol.)
But because of:
- I need a special time with God. Time where there are no distractions. Time away from work and play. Time away from everyone. Just God and I.
- I need it badly. (refer to previous posts)
- How I’m acting lately (I’ve been failing to control my anger just recently)
- I am confused of which to prioritize over the plenty of things to do.
- I feel like I’m drifting away from God. (I don’t keep holy the Sabbath Day. Oh, I haven’t gone to the Church today.)
- I want to learn more about myself, others and the Holy Triune God.
No, not because of those fun and exciting moments after sessions. Those aren’t what we mainly go to retreat for. Basically, those moments are memorable and unforgettable indeed. However, they do not fill your heart with the wisdom Jesus shares us.
Moments shared with God aren’t comparable (to the superlative degree) with the moments we share with others. The lessons we learn from our teachers, friends and experiences are just addition to our knowledge. They measure our intelligence, yes. But they do not complete ourselves. They do not give meaning to our lives. Wisdom, on the other hand, is far better than knowledge. It is the deeper sense of understanding between and amongst people and the Almighty Father.
On our retreat, may our minds be filled with the wisdom we seek. May our hearts be pure and content with everything that we need. After all, we do have what we need. We have our family, our friends and Jesus. Those material graces are just nothing if our mind and hearts are left shut for holiness and understanding. May we find what we are looking for on the whole duration. May broken friendships and family be reunited eternally (in one way or another). May all scars be healed. May we finally follow the path to God and our faith never shaken. May all questions be answered. May all problems be found solutions. May all of us feel God’s presence.
