Retreat Experience

The night before the retreat, I was not excited. My things are not yet packed and I am too lazy to arrange my things so I decided to pack my things in the morning as I wake up. I don't know why maybe I am jut tired that day and felt exhausted with school stuffs. As we traveled, there I felt the excitement! I was amazed with the place! It was awesome! The atmosphere and ambiance is calming and the breeze of the wind gave shivers to my body. The peaceful place gave us rest from stressful and busy days in school and at home.

We had just arrived at Capuchin Retreat Center, Lipa Batangas

During the sharing of "Life Timeline"

Merienda Time!!

The session started when the retreat master discussed about our theme "Live a Life of Love". He talked about the relevance of the theme to ourselves, to our family and friends, to our community and most especially to God. My own definition of our theme "living a life of love" is living a life with God, our Almighty Father. When you choose to live with him, you are following a right path to the betterment of yourself, good relationship with family and friends, and most specially a deep connection with God. God's glory is on the cross. It is our primary duty to worship and adore Him. God gave His only son to pay for our sins. Jesus Christ wholeheartedly gave his life because he loved us. That word "love" is extremely powerful, it is all about sacrificing for the people who are worthy for your love.

God loves us and he wants the best for us. I also learned the importance of being pure, the essential of purity to oneself. If you are pure physically, mentally and spiritually, God will also provide the best for you. You deserve a decent and good partner that will respect and care for you all the days of your life. Just be patient and everything will be worth it. I also promised that day that I will remain pure and I believe that God will provide as long as I obey Him, praise Him and keep my promise to Him.

I hope that this retreat have changed our everyday lives and vision of life. Let us not forget what we have learned from this day. "Let us love one another for love comes from God." Spread the love to our family, friends and to everyone until our world will be filled with love.

My 4 - Teamwork family! :)