Lenten Recollection

This year’s Lenten Recollection was separately done by districts but simultaneously held on March 21, 2010. Each district had their own set of activities. District B and District C had their recollections both at Lestonnac Youth Retreat Center, Macasandig, this city, though at different buildings. District D, on the other hand, had its recollection at Chali Beach Resort, Cugman, this city, with Fr. Mars Tan, SJ, the current rector of Loyola House, as its facilitator.

As for District B, its lenten recollection was facilitated by Bebs Camaddo. The two (2) main objectives of the recollection were: 1) to facilitate a reflection prayer, evoking a sense of awe and wonder that would lead the participants to a deeper gratitude towards God; and 2) to discern where God is leading or inviting the participants, as individuals, as couples and as members of Kahayag, and in the bigger body, The Sword of the Spirit.

The morning session was focused on resting and being with the Lord which stressed on the fruits gained through inner wisdom, namely, awareness, acceptance and attentiveness. The second session was a group reflection on the passage taken from Mt. 14:28-30 which yielded drama presentations that answered the question as to what Jesus would wish them to do.

At about 2:30 in the afternoon, District C joined District B in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided by Fr. Raul Ricacho, SSJV.

As for District D, Fr. Tan led the group to a spiritual journey. After giving an input about the gospel story on the road to Emmaus, he exhorted the participants to do some personal reflections and to express their reflections through drawings. Its district recollection was also capped by a Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr. Tan. ---/ Inday B.