Our final session suggested that when we gaze upon the Face of Christ, we can find the Prince of Peace. As many of you know from the way I end my homilies, our ultimate goal is to come to the Father's Kingdom of true and lasting peace. Our days are filled with our search for peace.
Fr. Ryan suggested that there are three things necessary to find the Prince of Peace.
The first is a commitment to personal prayer, through which we open the door to God. But, our prayer cannot simply be 'worrying in the presence of God'. We need to clear the 'rubble' which litters our minds and hearts when we come to prayer.
The second follows that thought. We need to let go of what we cannot control. That is why God is there - to handle what we cannot. We have to give that to Him.
And third, there has to be a desire for reconciliation. Reconciliation is something that we must practice constantly - a sprituality.
This was a good retreat for me. It was restful. It was inspiring. It gave me some new perspectives for my life and my ministry. And so, later today, I look forward to heading back to reality.
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