SUCCESS!

Last weekend, my friend and I organised a Retreat to Donegal. We found a wonderful place, La Verna Retreat Centre which is very close to the Franciscan Friary and beautiful beach of Rossnowlagh.

The subject matter was Positive Psychology, linked with Creative Writing.

Our group had quality time to take on board these topics and exercises to put into practise the effects of allowing our creative, positive side to be uppermost in word and deed.

In truth, this is how we stand before God, knowing that we are loved always. We have every reason to be positive and happy.

Perhaps it just takes a little work on our part to bring this reality to the fore-front.

We hope all who attended the Retreat have enjoyed the experience and knowledge shared.

This is what success is all about!

THE PASSION!

We have just looked at the film, THE PASSION. Produced by BBC it is a very moving and truthful presentation of the suffering and death of Christ.

It's difficult not to be in tears as one sees how much Christ was willing to give His life to save us and redeem us from our imperfect ways.

No wonder we hurt when we don't love.

Perhaps today, Good Friday, will be a reminder to us of just how much God loves us.

'No greater love can a person have than to lay down their life for another.'

Let Go!

To step forward, we may need to step back and learn to let go!

So many things can tie us down / attachments to people / objects / opinions etc.

We could spend our lives trying to analyse why we are the way we are, OR we can simply learn to let go and follow the promptings of grace.

God is with us all the way. We receive constant encouragement to move forward.

Let's listen to this wonderful, compassionate Voice and learn to let go of all that separates us from Love.

LET GO!.