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Busy World Online
Advent Retreat
Sunday, Dec. 4 - Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011
2011 Theme:
“Rediscovering Advent”
Reflections by Matthew Kelly
About the Theme
Reflections for our 2011 Busy World Online Advent Retreat are
taken from Matthew Kelly's new book, Rediscovering Advent. Each
daily reflection will include a passage from the Scripture
readings for the day, a reflection on some aspect of Catholic
faith or practice taken from Kelly's popular Rediscovering Catholicism,
questions for reflection or discussion, and a short prayer.
These timely and inspirational words from an internationally
recognized Catholic author and speaker will help participants
renew their appreciation for being Catholic and enter more
prayerfully into the spirituality of the Advent season.
About the Author
Matthew Kelly is an internationally recognized author, speaker
and consultant. Raised Catholic in his native Australia, Kelly
founded The Dynamic Catholic Institute in an effort to
understand and address the reasons why Catholics engage or
disengage from active participation in the life of the Catholic
faith community. In 1995 he founded the Matthew Kelly
Foundation to help young people discover their mission in life.
He is the author of numerous books, including The Rhythm of Life—Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose;
The Seven Levels of Intimacy—The Art of Loving and the Joy of
Being Loved;
Building Better Families--A Practical Guide to Raising Amazing
Children; and Rediscovering Catholicism—Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North
Star.
Matthew Kelly writes...
"I have spent hundreds of hours reflecting
on where we are in our journey as a Church, and one thing that
has become startlingly clear is that we have forgotten our
story….
"It is disturbing that at a time when
millions of Catholics are angry and disillusioned with the
Church there has been no significant effort to remind Catholics
of who we really are, no strategic effort to raise our morale
among Catholics, no organized effort to remind the world that,
for the past two thousand years, wherever you find Catholics you
find a group of people making enormous contributions to local,
national and international communities….
"I am convinced of the following…there is
nothing wrong with Catholicism that can’t be fixed by what is
right with Catholicism….
"So let’s decide here and now, today, to
begin to explore the genius of our faith, to be part of the
solution and to step it up a notch."
-- from the
Introduction to
Rediscovering Advent.
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What is a Busy World
Retreat?
A Busy World Retreat is designed for adults and young adults
who are too busy to participate in a traditional weekend or
weeklong retreat outside the home. It is a seven day retreat
experience which takes place in the midst of everyday life.
During a Busy World Retreat, the individual's time for prayer
and quiet reflection takes place in their home, work, or another
environment of their choosing, at whatever time of day is
convenient for them.
How Does a
Busy World Online
Retreat Work?
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Participants
register for the retreat and are given access to daily prayers
and reflection material posted online.
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During the next seven days, participants reflect privately each
day on a scripture passage or spiritual reading and on the
reflection questions assigned by the retreat guide.
Participants may share their thoughts and insights online with
other participants.
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At the conclusion of the retreat there is an opportunity for participants
to gather in small
groups of four or five with a retreat
guide to share the insights and
reflections which have come to them over the past week. If
necessary or helpful, participants may arrange to meet privately
with the retreat guide following the final group discussion.
Who Can
Participate in a Busy World Retreat?
Adults and young
adults of any age are welcome to participate in a Busy World
Retreat. This is an opportunity for any one who wishes to
spend some time reflecting on God's presence and goodness in
their lives. You do not need to be actively participating
in a faith community, and you do not need to be familiar with
the format or techniques of spiritual reflection in order to
grow from a Busy World Retreat. What you need is a desire
to do this, and the commitment to spend 20 to 30 minutes each
day in quiet reflection in an environment of your choice.
Registration
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By phone: call
319-234-9912
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By email:
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
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Online:
Click here to register online
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For information contact:
Director of Adult
Faith Formation
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320 Mulberry St., Waterloo IA 50703. Phone:
319-234-9912
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Email: DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Last Update:
11.22.11
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