WCF Newsletter
WCF Newsletter March 2009 con't
by Sue Kelly-Cochrane
Many of us came away with a new sense of relationship with Mary and an appreciation for her modeling on how we could also surrender to her Beloved Son to deepen our relationships with Him.
Each talk was accompanied by an inspired look at all of the crowns the faithful believers can one day assume stemming from the most loving crown ever worn – the Crown of Thorns worn by Our Redeemer King Jesus. We strive to imitate Jesus and Mary and eventually wear these crowns: The Crown of the Servant, of the Bride, of Exultation, of Righteousness (through Jesus’ saving work) The Crown of Life, of the Beloved, of Glory and of Pure Gold. We had beautiful Holy-Spirit-inspired artwork of the Crown of Thorns Jesus endured by WCF member Linda Sacca which helped us meditate on the crown theme during the retreat.
Each retreat speaker left us with so many life-changing thoughts: Johnette said, “Have expectant faith – be a seeker, know that God is going to open up hearts to reveal a new way of looking at an issue with new thoughts.” Father Charlie told of how he was transformed by the Eucharist, prompted to be a priest and was overjoyed to be able to be used to administer the sacraments. Father Mike gave us a “Eucharist Quiz” which caused us to reflect on his question “Am I concentrating on Jesus before I receive Communion?” Monsignor Fred challenged us with this idea; “Obedience is a crown we all wear, our crown of thorns. Pick up your cross daily. Your theme song shouldn’t be ‘I Did It My Way’ but ‘I Did It Christ’s Way’”
We had a larger than ever number of women receiving the Baptism of The Holy Spirit at this retreat. Coupled with daily Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, prayer teams and all of the other spiritual, meaningful events, many women again left the mountain refreshed and invigorated to recommit their lives to Jesus.
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