When the people of Ancient Israel were trying to figure Jesus out, they speculated as to whether he was return of our of the prophets or the second coming of John the Baptist. Herod was intrigued by the message that John the Baptist proclaimed, but fearful of him at the same time. Although he had an inclination to save John the Baptist’s life, trapped by the web of circumstances and his desire to hold onto the power of his reign, Herod had John the Baptist put to death.
In our world today, a lot of different voices and a lot of different prophets call out to us. Our busy schedules and our busy lives can draw us in different directions. Sometimes away from the faith. At our retreat this weekend, God’s holy word and the sacraments and devotions of the Church speak to us in a special way. The Holy Spirit is leading us and guiding us to the message that God has for us this weekend.
This weekend is a special experience for us. But the real work will come after we leave this weekend, to discern where God is calling us as we return to our daily lives where a lot of other voices are calling out to us. May this ACTS retreat experience be more than a meaningful weekend for us. May it be an experience that transforms our lives.
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