Vocation Retreat Notes: Clare, Shining Light Reflecting Jesus' Light

Hoping to discover more clearly your life's vocation? Look to Saint Clare, who wanted “only Jesus Christ, and to live by the gospel”. This was an important focus for the February 25-27, 2011 weekend of reflection.

‘Bright in name, more brilliant in life, most brilliant in character”, Saint Clare’s personal letters to Agnes of Prague and Scripture were important to personal prayer time e.g.
 
1 Corinthians 15:35-50 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory.
 
Hebrews 11:4-31 Therefore there was born even of one man and him as good as dead at that, as many descendents as the stars of heaven in number, and innumberable as the sand which is by the seashore.
 
Revelation 12:1 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
 
Matthew 2:1-19 Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.
 
2 Peter 1:19-21 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.
 
Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, significant to Clare’s spirituality, were important to the journey of  growing  in union with Christ while discerning God’s call to be happy and of service to others. St Peter Church, part of  Holy Family Catholic Community, Fond du Lac, WI was an important destination for Saturday’s music ministry.
 
His kindness fills one to the brim; his sweetness is in overflowing measure. The recollection of him shines with a soft light.  -St. Clare

Comments

Anonymous said…
It gave me an atmosphere where I could actually concentrate on discerning the path God wants me on. Also gave me a chance to listen to stories and talk with women who have been on a similar journey or who are currently on one. I realized the need to look introspectively in everything I do or will do.
Anonymous said…
It made me sit down and figure out how God was working in my life and how He will be a part of my future. And especially just being open to new ideas.
Anonymous said…
It was a beautiful experience and I was able to learn about the Sisters and see how their lives are different from others.
Anonymous said…
Really made me want to enter religious life even more.
Anonymous said…
The retreat strengthened my relationship with God and to be more like Jesus.
Anonymous said…
I really like just spending time with some of the Sisters and eating together and playing music/singing together.
Anonymous said…
I appreciated being able to know yourself and being able to share this knowledge with God and talking to Him.
Anonymous said…
I liked being with the Sisters and younger postulants because you could relate to most of their feelings and get their views of this type of lifestyle.
Anonymous said…
I especially appreciated the prayer and reflections on Scripture and with St. Clare.
Anonymous said…
I appreciated quiet time or time to reflect and contemplate and pray individually; also liked music ministry.