When any retreat or other special event comes around, the question that always comes up is the same. Is this really worth my time? This question is no less relevant to me than it is to you. There are many good events, groups, guilds, organizations, etc. here at the Church that it can be difficult when we are forced to pick and choose where we want to be involved, and that doesn’t even begin to factor in the commitments to various things at school and with friends. All in all it can be very easy to become swamped or overwhelmed with a plethora of quality time commitments. I decided to use the word plethora because it took up less space than gargantuan truck load, in case you were wondering. Anyway, with all these worthwhile activities going on in our lives, where does one find time to go on a retreat? If you guys are like me, by the time the weekend rolls around, all I want to do is sit back and relax. To quote Peter from the movie Office Space when he was questioned about what he did over the weekend instead of coming in to work “Michael, I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything that I thought it could be.” This small statement speaks volumes, especially to me. Sometimes doing nothing is the best thing you can do. It provides you with a chance to kick back and recharge, let your worries go, whatever you need. I really like doing nothing. The problem is, usually there is something that needs to be done, so doing nothing is not always possible. There is one other thing I like almost as much, and at certain times more, then doing nothing. Going on a retreat. Now I am not talking about a half hearted retreat where the talks are long, boring, and have no real meaning to my life, but rather a real retreat. One that truly embodies the essence of the word. One where you leave town for a couple of days and go someplace special. Someplace up in the mountains or out in the woods. Where the talks are not to intense and rather than just preaching at you, they give you things to contemplate about your life. The atmosphere is very relaxed and you have a chance to just let God speak to you. These retreats are few and far between, but they are very enjoyable. The other kind of retreat I enjoy are big, loud, exciting, fun, and super intense. Retreats like REACH Gonzaga and Steubenville North West. Rather than calm, passive retreats, these are like a spiritual powerhouse that are designed to get you pumped up about your faith. They are incredible weekends and I cannot recommend them enough. If you can, please plan on attending these events. I think they are worth the money or I wouldn’t be taking people. If money is an issue please let me know and we can try to work things out. Apple Blossom is coming and we will need help with Doners.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Retreat?!!? Are they really worth your weekend? (March 9 2008)
When any retreat or other special event comes around, the question that always comes up is the same. Is this really worth my time? This question is no less relevant to me than it is to you. There are many good events, groups, guilds, organizations, etc. here at the Church that it can be difficult when we are forced to pick and choose where we want to be involved, and that doesn’t even begin to factor in the commitments to various things at school and with friends. All in all it can be very easy to become swamped or overwhelmed with a plethora of quality time commitments. I decided to use the word plethora because it took up less space than gargantuan truck load, in case you were wondering. Anyway, with all these worthwhile activities going on in our lives, where does one find time to go on a retreat? If you guys are like me, by the time the weekend rolls around, all I want to do is sit back and relax. To quote Peter from the movie Office Space when he was questioned about what he did over the weekend instead of coming in to work “Michael, I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything that I thought it could be.” This small statement speaks volumes, especially to me. Sometimes doing nothing is the best thing you can do. It provides you with a chance to kick back and recharge, let your worries go, whatever you need. I really like doing nothing. The problem is, usually there is something that needs to be done, so doing nothing is not always possible. There is one other thing I like almost as much, and at certain times more, then doing nothing. Going on a retreat. Now I am not talking about a half hearted retreat where the talks are long, boring, and have no real meaning to my life, but rather a real retreat. One that truly embodies the essence of the word. One where you leave town for a couple of days and go someplace special. Someplace up in the mountains or out in the woods. Where the talks are not to intense and rather than just preaching at you, they give you things to contemplate about your life. The atmosphere is very relaxed and you have a chance to just let God speak to you. These retreats are few and far between, but they are very enjoyable. The other kind of retreat I enjoy are big, loud, exciting, fun, and super intense. Retreats like REACH Gonzaga and Steubenville North West. Rather than calm, passive retreats, these are like a spiritual powerhouse that are designed to get you pumped up about your faith. They are incredible weekends and I cannot recommend them enough. If you can, please plan on attending these events. I think they are worth the money or I wouldn’t be taking people. If money is an issue please let me know and we can try to work things out. Apple Blossom is coming and we will need help with Doners.
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