Going on Carmelite retreat

[Mary_Ellen]

I’m going on a retreat with fellow Lay Carmelites this weekend.
I’ll only know my traveling companion and the retreat master, all the other participants are strangers to me so that’s causing just a bit of anxiety but I’m offering that up.
The theme of the retreat will be The Springs of Elijah.
Please pray for me and thank you.

I’ll be driving 2 hours south to meet a friend and we’ll drive another 2.5 hours south to the retreat center, three states away.
I’d also appreciate your prayers for safe travels Friday, Sunday, and Monday. Again, thank you.

You all will be in my prayers during the retreat.

 

[Trishie]

Loving God please bless Mary_Ellen and the Carmelites drawn together for this retreat to unite in the true spirit of Carmel, inspiring each other as they listen pray and meditate together.
As part of the Carmelite community, all who are coming together are family. Please embrace Mary_Ellen into the spirit of Carmelite community of the retreat, sharing the Carmelite charisms with each other…

O gentle Mother
Who in Carmel reigns,
Share with your servants
That gladness you gained
and now enjoy.

Purest of lilies,
That flowers among thorns,
Bring help to the true heart
That in weakness turns
and trusts in thee.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flos_Carmeli

 

[Katherine438]

Prayers for your retreat.

 

[pianistclare]

Meeting new people with fresh perspectives is always a joy. You’ll go well.
God bless you!!! Update us when you return!

 

[Katie777]

Praying with all.

 

[frumacat]

Hi Mary Ellen, I said a prayer for you. Let us know how your retreat went after you return.

 

[tawny]

Praying for you & your friend to have a spiritually rewarding retreat.