Retreating

"Rejoice and leap for joy, O my soul, for the divine Spirit is given to you without reserve." ~ Pierre Chastellain, sj

The conference is over and I am now in Guelph for a "silent" eight-day retreat. I arrived around 7:00 pm, after a lovely drive out with my friend Glenice and her husband, James, and their GPS system Chris. I say "silent" because even though we are in silence most of the day, we are able to be in small groups twice a day (morning and evening)for spiritual conversations on the topic of collaboration. I am excited to know that we can work on our own stuff and my spiritual director is a lay man which I am pleased to know. I would have loved one Jesuit in particular who is here but I trust God has put me in good hands. My small group seems like a blessing too so I am excited to being the journey tomorrow after a good night's sleep. I suspect that the divine Spirit is given to me without reserve this week and I await its revelation.

I am able to access internet which surprised me but will honour limiting my time on my computer. I will blog throughout my retreat though as a way to pray more in-depth and have my readers journey with me.

Leap for joy, O my soul, this is a wonderful gift given. As in today's Gospel, I have come away to a deserted place to rest awhile. May my spirit by open to the Divine.

Peace,

Suzanne