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| The Shadow of Wayne Stratz Jesuit Retreat Center Wernersville, PA |
"Troublemakers: Since no one really knows anything about God, those who think they do are just troublemakers." -~~~~ Rabia 8th century Sufi woman.
with that said, this is what I learned and/or retaught in 24 hours of silence:
- If you are really tired, then God will let you sleep through dinner and then will encourage you to go off grounds to get a meal.
- God will provide you with prophets who speak of hope and allow you the time to reflect upon your childhood.
- God will encourage you to draw designs, once you are rested.
- God will let you see the nature of time and retreats.
- God will have you listen to your heart and when it aches with some spiritual anxiety over letting go of your annual 8 day retreat, your spiritual director will send you a message: "God knows what you are letting go of and will find a way to provide what you will miss."
- God will give you a plan that lifts your spirit and hope to face the future.
- God digs hanging out with people who listen to jazz.
Sounds as if the silence was extremely communicative.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some sleep, as well as soup and solace! It's a good spot for that....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... simply beautiful and oh-so-wise.
ReplyDeleteSilence is a very precious commodity, these days.
ReplyDeleteHey everyone--- thanks for the responses to this post. some Lenten practices, if followed through with are inspired by time at the Jesuit Center. we will see, we will see
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