Thank you for this time I shared with you: a moment of prayer, of pause, of reflection; and thank you for the joy that emanates from you.
Since my husband returned to the Eternal Father, I find it hard to rediscover the joy of living that helps us pursue our mission on Earth. So, this retreat allowed me to hand over my suffering, my doubts, my worries for my children and the anguish about my future in the hands of the Lord. And it is wonderful to realize that He cares about it! The tiny light of hope shines in my heart and I cling to the messages that have been given to you. I’m going to purchase the books “For the Happiness of My Own, My Chosen Ones. Jesus” as well as the songs that punctuated this three day retreat.
To live in confidence, handing over everything to the Father, relying on the tenderness of Mary and asking the help of the angels and the multitude of saints, such was the hand the reached out to me just at the right moment in my distress and suffering.
I find this teaching in other writings, but I had to hear it from someone else and it was you. There is still a long way to go and I know that hardships will not be lacking, but recently, during Mass, a text from St. Paul to the Corinthians (1 Cor 1: 26-29) overwhelmed me. These are the words that have borne us throughout our life as a couple when it was necessary to discern and commit ourselves to various services.
I hope and long to find you one day for another time of prayer and retreat.