It was a gorgeous day to make our way from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Virginia Dale, Colorado for the women's retreat at the Abbey of St. Walburga. I have been to the Abbey each year as a retreat participant, but this was my first time to be the retreat leader. It was a privilege to gather with women from all three of the parishes in Cheyenne. We also had a participant from Holy Family Parish located on the F.E. Warren Air Force Base as well as one participant from Colorado.
My day begun at 4:30 A.M. as I made final preparations for the retreat. Predominantly, that consisted of praying and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit for a fruitful day. I believe those prayers were answered very profoundly. I was in the chancery office by 7:00 A.M. gathering up the necessities for the retreat. By 8:15 A.M. we were on our way across the border. We enjoyed the hospitality of the Benedictine Sisters, learned a little of their history, and had the opportunity to join them for mid-day prayer.
We returned to Cheyenne just after 5:00 P.M. which gave me the opportunity to make it to the state capitol by 6:00 P.M. to join Bishop Etienne for an ecumenical prayer service with the Greek Orthodox Community. We prayed for the well-being of Christians in the Middle East and implored God for peace in our world. My day finally concluded at 8:30 P.M. before I sat down at my computer to put a few thoughts here. Thus, I will not give a lot of details about the retreat, but I will let the pictures give you a glimpse of the beauty we enjoyed. We not only saw the handiwork of the Creator in our surroundings, but we encountered the glory of God in our midst. It was a "WOW" experience.
I offer my sincere gratitude to all of the ladies who attended the retreat. Your kindness and deep spirituality touched me. Thank you for your faithful witness to Jesus Christ.
My day begun at 4:30 A.M. as I made final preparations for the retreat. Predominantly, that consisted of praying and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit for a fruitful day. I believe those prayers were answered very profoundly. I was in the chancery office by 7:00 A.M. gathering up the necessities for the retreat. By 8:15 A.M. we were on our way across the border. We enjoyed the hospitality of the Benedictine Sisters, learned a little of their history, and had the opportunity to join them for mid-day prayer.
We returned to Cheyenne just after 5:00 P.M. which gave me the opportunity to make it to the state capitol by 6:00 P.M. to join Bishop Etienne for an ecumenical prayer service with the Greek Orthodox Community. We prayed for the well-being of Christians in the Middle East and implored God for peace in our world. My day finally concluded at 8:30 P.M. before I sat down at my computer to put a few thoughts here. Thus, I will not give a lot of details about the retreat, but I will let the pictures give you a glimpse of the beauty we enjoyed. We not only saw the handiwork of the Creator in our surroundings, but we encountered the glory of God in our midst. It was a "WOW" experience.
I offer my sincere gratitude to all of the ladies who attended the retreat. Your kindness and deep spirituality touched me. Thank you for your faithful witness to Jesus Christ.
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The prayer vigil at the state capitol with Bishop Paul Etienne and several Greek Orthodox priests.
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