Kant 104 Week 1 Reflection

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1. What is the most significant thing I learned this week? In the reading of Contemplative Vision Chapter 2, the discussion of retreats truly helped open my eyes in the impact that spiritual retreats can have on our journey with God. Prior to reading this chapter I had the wrong idea of what a spiritual retreat was. Yes, I did think it was time alone with God but I don’t think I truly understood that the solitude that we need during spiritual retreats needs to be without any interruption if possible. Also, I had not thought of spiritual retreats as something that God instructs us to go on. I simply thought we realize that we are lacking in our relationship with God and we take time out for him, but a spiritual retreat is far greater than I previously understood. I look forward to being called by God and remove all distractions and journey on a retreat with Him soon.

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How did what I learned change my thinking about this week's topic? In the task 5.1 contemplation I was able to change my perspective on contemplation. Before this class I had always thought of contemplation to mean lack of faith. I thought that this was a struggling area for me because I would contemplate things regarding the progress of my spiritual growth repeatedly. Also, I think that now I understand that even with time restraints that contemplation can be beneficial whether it is for a short amount of time or for long periods of time. God can still use my contemplation regardless of its length. I also learned to make an intentional effort to contemplate as much as I can because God will bless that time with

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