Today, and tomorrow, and always...

Today’s quiet moment, to be alive.

Just watch this, and while you do take a few moments to yourself. Pray, contemplate, think. Just take a few moments to be.Listen to the Piano Guys for a few moments. They have become one of my favorite bands and trust me, this will not be the last you see of them on this blog. But seriously take a few moments and breathe.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” – Jer. 29:11

I love and pray for all of you.

Peace.







ciao 4 now,

Arwen

Retreat

Good afternoon,

        So, the retreat was absolutely wonderful. I was a little bit nervous about the plane trip but overall it was fun and the people were accommodating and helpful in figuring out where I needed to be and how I needed to get there. I had so much fun visiting the sisters.

        The Dominicans of St. Cecilia are some of the most joyful people that anyone will ever meet. They are very hospitable and welcoming, and they were willing to sit down and talk. And their grounds are beautiful. They have a walk that you can take that has been dubbed the rosary walk. And a little vegetable garden as well as a beautiful chapel area. It was wonderful to get to say prayers with the sisters and participate in Mass every morning.

         That being said, it was nice to return home and reflect from the comforts of my home on the weekend. It is always a joy to see my family and laugh and talk with my siblings and parents and friends. I have English but I wish and pray that everyone has a nice week. Peace.

ciao 4 now,

Arwen

Boarding...

Good morning,

It is currently around 3 a.m. in the morning where I am at and my cat is up with me this morning.

I am going to be headed out on my first plane trip by myself today and I am trying to not get the nervous jitters. I'll  be headed to visit the Nashville Dominicans of St. Cecelia (a Roman Catholic religious order of sisters) during their Jesu Caritas weekend. I am nervous because it is something that I have never done but at the same time, I am very excited. I am getting to visit another religious order, see how they work, and hopefully ask some questions...

This morning, especially as a Friday during Lent, I am trying to remember that God has everything in the palms of His hands and that the trip will be fine. That I will come back excited and fired up for the faith, and that the plane trip will go smoothly. I would love your prayers as I head out this weekend.

Have a safe and blessed weekend.

ciao 4 now,

Arwen