Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers was present for the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Catholic Newman Busy Student Retreat: Blessed are they. Blessed are you.
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers was one of the UW of Stevens Point Catholic Newman Busy Student Retreat directors February 13-17, 2011.
Prayer, preaching and dinner gathered together over 80 students for growing in their relationship with God and community-building February 13-17, 2011.
Pastor Father Tom Linders and Campus Minister Wendy Mitch organized the days. Retreatants were assigned to a particular director, invited to have a half-hour of uninterrupted quiet, read/reflect on daily Eucharistic readings, journal, as well as participate in evening prayer/preaching and daily Eucharist. Of course, good, home-style meals drew the hungry of body and soul.
Here are some questions Sister Mary Ann used with the students:
- What is your hope for this week of retreat?
- What signs have you experienced in your life? What is a sign you would like to receive?
- What are your fears? your strengths? Make a list of these.
- What do you pass every day without taking notice? Where would you like more clarity in your life?
- What are sacred places for you? Where do you go to find peace?
