Christ took on the Dominican habit this week, not only in how I envision Him as I contemplate but also in the reality and the presence of these Sisters.
For as much as I find myself talking "about" VERITAS, it has touched me in such an intimate way this week. I look forward to going back to my studies at Aquinas Institute to continue to pursue the TRUTH with the light from this joyful experience.
First of all, I would like to thank you and your sisters for opening up your house to all of us, and allowing us to live with you and celebrate Jesus with all of you. Thank you all very much for sharing your life with us this past week.
I found the "Come and See" retreat to be very inspiring. I found my spirit "alive" during this experience. Practicing silence was a big help for me throughout the week. I have always believed that silence is actually "Love holding it's breath…" Silence enables us to listen to LOVE speaking ever so to our hearts. Being in God's house was very exciting, and I couldn't sleep much of the time, because I couldn't wait to get up the next day for prayers at 5:45 a.m. Following your schedule helped me to see first hand the life all of you live. Witnessing your life, I discovered that your community is truly Dominican: from the way you all pray, to the beautiful devotion you have to Christ in the Eucharist, to the practice of "preaching" through teaching, the giving of yourselves with acts of charity, all wrapped up in Dominican joy. My most cherished moments of the retreat were Mass and prayers. I really am very happy your community prays together. I loved praying with all of you the Divine Office. Being in the chapel was the most happiest times for me. It just seems to be the best place to be with Dominican Sisters! It was those chapel moments that I felt my soul "breathing" again!
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