Daily Retreat 06/20/09
2009 Jun 20 Sat:Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary M
2 Cor 12:1-10/Ps 33(34):8-9. 10-11. 12-13/Lk 2:41-51
From today’s readings: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.... Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.... His mother kept all these things in her heart.....”
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center
More than once, the Gospel mentions that Mary “kept all these things in her heart.” This is not a common expression in English, although it is clearly akin to “keeping things in mind.” Mary, then, had a continual commitment to prayerfully, lovingly meditating on the mysteries of faith, thereby “keeping these things in her heart.”
How appropriate, then, that our retreat center (and host of these virtual retreat reflections!) is under the patronage of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Even though she was already “full of grace,” Mary made a conscientious commitment to reflect on God’s presence in her life, thereby providing room for Him and the place in her Immaculate Heart for His Word to find a most welcome home.
So, how important it is for you and me to follow Mary’s example by making our own concerted commitment to prayerfully, lovingly meditating on the mysteries of faith, thereby keeping these things in our heart! The rush of modern life hinders us from “soaking up” the dew of God’s grace, so a retreat is a blessed opportunity to reflect on God’s presence in her life, thereby providing room for Him and a place in our own hearts for His Word to find a most welcome home. For those who live near Spokane, you can check out the retreat center’s homepage ( www.ihrc.net ) to see what’s coming up, and take advantage of how IHRC is committed to helping you, like Mary, keep the things of God in your heart!
Especially throughout this Year for Priests, consider the ways God will use you to strengthen the holiness of priests - please pray for priests and future priestly vocations every day, and do your part in this Year for Priests!
2 Cor 12:1-10/Ps 33(34):8-9. 10-11. 12-13/Lk 2:41-51
From today’s readings: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.... Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.... His mother kept all these things in her heart.....”
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center
More than once, the Gospel mentions that Mary “kept all these things in her heart.” This is not a common expression in English, although it is clearly akin to “keeping things in mind.” Mary, then, had a continual commitment to prayerfully, lovingly meditating on the mysteries of faith, thereby “keeping these things in her heart.”
How appropriate, then, that our retreat center (and host of these virtual retreat reflections!) is under the patronage of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Even though she was already “full of grace,” Mary made a conscientious commitment to reflect on God’s presence in her life, thereby providing room for Him and the place in her Immaculate Heart for His Word to find a most welcome home.
So, how important it is for you and me to follow Mary’s example by making our own concerted commitment to prayerfully, lovingly meditating on the mysteries of faith, thereby keeping these things in our heart! The rush of modern life hinders us from “soaking up” the dew of God’s grace, so a retreat is a blessed opportunity to reflect on God’s presence in her life, thereby providing room for Him and a place in our own hearts for His Word to find a most welcome home. For those who live near Spokane, you can check out the retreat center’s homepage ( www.ihrc.net ) to see what’s coming up, and take advantage of how IHRC is committed to helping you, like Mary, keep the things of God in your heart!
Especially throughout this Year for Priests, consider the ways God will use you to strengthen the holiness of priests - please pray for priests and future priestly vocations every day, and do your part in this Year for Priests!
posted by FrPitstick | 6/18/2009
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