Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the wilderness, I make a way, in the wasteland,
rivers.
Reflection
The 2019 weekends are behind us and it is time to review our successes and celebrate them for a moment but to also consider those areas where we can improve in the future. The process of conversion to the journey model is now complete and now comes the time to think of the future. Leadership has passed to a new man and woman and the first consideration they have to make is who to invite to join them at the table where the future weekends will be divined. My prayers and love go to you both but also to the first vice leaders and the second will soon be chosen.
The scripture points us to the future where God is with us and he promises us great outcomes if we choose to believe and to act in accordance with his will. I am excited for it is to come but courage, forbearance and devotion will be needed to get us to the new rivers that will flow in the wasteland.
Reflection
The 2019 weekends are behind us and it is time to review our successes and celebrate them for a moment but to also consider those areas where we can improve in the future. The process of conversion to the journey model is now complete and now comes the time to think of the future. Leadership has passed to a new man and woman and the first consideration they have to make is who to invite to join them at the table where the future weekends will be divined. My prayers and love go to you both but also to the first vice leaders and the second will soon be chosen.
The scripture points us to the future where God is with us and he promises us great outcomes if we choose to believe and to act in accordance with his will. I am excited for it is to come but courage, forbearance and devotion will be needed to get us to the new rivers that will flow in the wasteland.
There is a new beginning for Lori and me as well as we look forward to moving to Missoula and a new chapter in our books of life. We are gratified and appreciative of the opportunities and growth Cursillo/Journey has brought us over the last 11 years. The weekends were just part of it. It was the weekly 4th day group meetings that provided me with a safe environment to explore new directions in spirituality and faith. There is a kinship in this deanery that I fear will not be found elsewhere and we will miss the personal relationships God encouraged us to create and grow beyond measurable limits.
It has been a pleasure and reward to be of service to the Cursillo/Journey community in Helena deanery. The time for us depart is coming soon and what the future holds for us in Missoula remains through the darkened passageway. I have given all that I have to give, at least for the present time. I have made no secret of an irresistible journey toward silence, solitude, and stillness which answers the need I have to put the ever-present fears and anxieties that haunt me. What this means is that I don’t know how we will grow into the Missoula Deanery Journey movement if mysticism and contemplation remain such compelling lure pulling me into the quiet.
Make no mistake. While we will be cruising to Alaska to celebrate retirement at the time of the weekends next year, I will be back to serve Darwin in whatever capacity he needs and that I will be able to offer. Promise.
In the kingdom of God that even in new beginnings what was before is not lost. The New Testament did not eclipse the Old, it fulfilled. The old weekends have not been replaced, they have been enhanced. The old leaders are not all gone. We remain behind to offer our love, prayers, support, counsel, knowledge, wisdom, and encouragement.
Peace be with you all.
It has been a pleasure and reward to be of service to the Cursillo/Journey community in Helena deanery. The time for us depart is coming soon and what the future holds for us in Missoula remains through the darkened passageway. I have given all that I have to give, at least for the present time. I have made no secret of an irresistible journey toward silence, solitude, and stillness which answers the need I have to put the ever-present fears and anxieties that haunt me. What this means is that I don’t know how we will grow into the Missoula Deanery Journey movement if mysticism and contemplation remain such compelling lure pulling me into the quiet.
Make no mistake. While we will be cruising to Alaska to celebrate retirement at the time of the weekends next year, I will be back to serve Darwin in whatever capacity he needs and that I will be able to offer. Promise.
In the kingdom of God that even in new beginnings what was before is not lost. The New Testament did not eclipse the Old, it fulfilled. The old weekends have not been replaced, they have been enhanced. The old leaders are not all gone. We remain behind to offer our love, prayers, support, counsel, knowledge, wisdom, and encouragement.
Peace be with you all.
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