Here are the highlights of the first day of the retreat.
- learned that the foundation of a retreat is in scripture, Mark 6:30-31
- Reconfirmed that marriage, between man and woman, is the foundation of society, necessary for its survival
- that 9 "Couples" of the Old Testament can teach us a lot on marriage --> love endures, the value of waiting together, etc...
- multiplication of the loaves in scripture is the generosity of God that we should anticipate as leaders amidst difficulty, Mark 6:34-44
- the compassion of the Church is truly evident in the Relatio document of 2014 ---> we need to preserve the basic foundations of the church based on divine and natural law
- And appreciated the balancing skills of CFC leaders, personal life and service to God and community in "honoring" each other.
Thank you Fr. Nelson of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Mt. Dora, He is an awesome retreat master, a Franciscan priest who truly shared his gifts with us. Mabuhay ka!
Day 2 of the retreat continued with more insights on the teachings of Pope Francis and the celebration of the Holy Mass.
- Jesus suffered more pain and anguish than all of ours combined, he who is sinless suffered more than us sinners- Here is a new take on compassion---> feeling the suffering of others, putting the other person in your womb, to protect, nourish and save us; the church is like the womb, exemplifying compassion for others.
- Today is also Epiphany Sunday where Jesus is revealed to mankind. The magis offers Jesus gifts, Gold for Royalty, Frankincense for priestly dignity and Myrrh for anointing.
- The attendees exchanged love letters, a bit cheesy with loads of fun.
- Fr. Nelson also answered some theological Questions that enlightened
It was time well spent to recharge and be empowered.
Bring on 2015!
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