This past weekend I went on a personal retreat. I went to this amazing place called Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth). They have, I think, 16 one room cabins they call hermitages. They are all named after saints. And OF COURSE I was in the one named for St. Peter. I say of course b/c I am most like Peter in my own mind. So it wasn't much of a surprise to me. This is the picture of the St. Peter hermitage.
I was really excited going into my time there. But I was a little anxious b/c I know myself and I know how much I LOVE to be alone and quiet. (I know some of you are laughing!) Three nights and two full days of solitude seems a little daunting to me. By the end I was for sure ready to be at home and talk to another human being, but the time was priceless. I spent most of my time either sitting in this chair or out walking the beautiful paths they had in the woods. I came away from this time convinced of the importance of silence and solitude in the Christian walk. Giving yourself the space to really listen is so crucial - and I am sorry that I have missed it this long. My time with God was sweet and I look forward to doing it again. If you have never gone on a personal retreat - just you and God - I highly recommend it! When you get the chance to sit one on one with the One and Only personal God, with no one around to interrupt, it makes its mark. You can't walk away unchanged.
I was really excited going into my time there. But I was a little anxious b/c I know myself and I know how much I LOVE to be alone and quiet. (I know some of you are laughing!) Three nights and two full days of solitude seems a little daunting to me. By the end I was for sure ready to be at home and talk to another human being, but the time was priceless. I spent most of my time either sitting in this chair or out walking the beautiful paths they had in the woods. I came away from this time convinced of the importance of silence and solitude in the Christian walk. Giving yourself the space to really listen is so crucial - and I am sorry that I have missed it this long. My time with God was sweet and I look forward to doing it again. If you have never gone on a personal retreat - just you and God - I highly recommend it! When you get the chance to sit one on one with the One and Only personal God, with no one around to interrupt, it makes its mark. You can't walk away unchanged.
1 comment:
Oh, I have been meaning to email you for about a week about this. I really want to do this, this month. When I get home, I'd love to get the info from you.
It sounds like your time was sweet. I'm so glad! I'm looking forward to hearing more of your heart on this :)
love you!
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