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During each day of the retreat, one of the conferences were held at a Benediction Service.
Father's conferences included talks on our Franciscan identity, God's Love, the Sacraments, Prayer, the Vows, the 4 Last Things, and the whole concept of life as a Pilgrimage to the Father! |
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Our retreat concluded with a beautiful 'healing' Eucharistic Holy Hour.
After reading the Gospel passage of the women who touched the hem of the Lord's garment with faith, asking for healing, Fr. Mariusz brought the Most Blessed Sacrament to each Sister. |
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The CFR Friars are seen here, with a statue of St. Francis - which is indicative of their love and devotion to this great Saint!
"O Lord, Who art Thou and what am I?" - St. Francis of Assisi |
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The evening before the Friars headed back to Newark, we enjoyed some fraternal time with them:
Laughing, talking, singing, and experiencing the hundred fold! Such is Franciscan JOY! |
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Br. Andrew offered some of the retreat reflections - expounding beautifully on JPII's Theology of the Body!
"Brace yourself! If we take in what the Holy Father is saying in his Theology of the Body, we will never view ourselves, view others, view the Church, the Sacraments, grace, God, heaven, marriage, the celibate vocation...we will never view the world the same way again." - Christopher West
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Sr. Marie Andre and Sr. Marie St. Paul posing for a quick pic with Fr. Mariusz
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Fr. Mariusz and Br. Andrew enjoyed the great Arizona Desert
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Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. Esther Marie posing for a quick pick with Br. Andrew
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"Tantum Ergo Sacramentum..."
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Br. Andrew sang at each Holy Hour and conference, bringing a spirit of prayer and peace!
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