Being able to attend the 3-day silent retreat at Mundelein, was exactly what I needed to restore myself and my relationship with Jesus. Having some major life changes: recently getting married, family passing, new baby, and moving from my hometown, I was beginning to feel like I was losing myself in all these changes, initially I thought to go through these changes I needed to change who I was. So I went into this retreat looking for solace in this new person. As I spent time with the Lord, it felt as though He reminded me of who I was before all these changes, his precious daughter that was given a title of Queen Warrior. This allowed me to welcome all these changes and see them as blessings. I believe my biggest take away was the powerful affirmation He gave me through one of my holy hours, that the way that I love and serve my family and friends is essential for making saints and building His Kingdom! This was something that I was struggling with for a while, I felt I needed to change the way that I loved and served because it was a burden (A lie that was placed when all these changes were occurring in my life).
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During my earlier silent retreats, the Lord would constantly push me to ask Him what ever my hearts desire. One of the mornings of my silent retreat days, I felt so victorious and joyful overcoming this lie (mentioned above) that I said to my self: "it would be nice to celebrate with a steak dinner." Low and behold, what was for dinner that night.... A STEAK DINNER! Thank you Lord for also restoring my child like freedom to ask my hearts desires!
Remyia Megan Joseph, 3-day retreatant 2024