Gerardo Mejia
Professor Feres
Religious Studies 325
17 April 2015
Retreat
On Friday March 6th I embarked on a retreat until Sunday March 8th. Holy Spirit Catholic Church hosted this retreat, which is located at, 2725 55th St, San Diego, CA 92105. I was invited by one of my close friends to join her on this retreat, I knew very little about what I was getting myself into and about what I would even be doing there. All I was told was this retreat was going to take place in a different location, and I was to be at the pick up site at 4pm sharp. I knew the basics, and I also knew that there were no electronics allowed. I would be phoneless for practically the weekend. As we arrived to the retreat location, we found our luggage and those who already …show more content…
I initially believed that Lent was an essential part to Christian and Catholic communities. The retreat I attended is due part to Lutheran Catholic Church. Which explained why they did observe the time of Lent. It was shocking and incredibly appealing that this church recognized other practices besides their own. The speakers clearly acknowledged other practices without putting outside religions and cultures beneath their own. One of the speakers began his introduction by introducing how Lent came about, and why it is celebrated. Other members from youth group explained and pitched in their ideas about how essentially; Lent is to prepare us for Easter, the resurrection of Jesus. Lent is a time of prayer; each member is expected to pray more often than usual. The most interesting part about Lent, I believe is how each aspect is controlled. The Church does not have time to control every aspect about each member’s life. The responsibilities are entrusted within each individual. During high school, some of my friends would fast during the times of Lent and whenever we would go out, some things they were unable to eat because they had given it up for the 40
Professor Feres
Religious Studies 325
17 April 2015
Retreat
On Friday March 6th I embarked on a retreat until Sunday March 8th. Holy Spirit Catholic Church hosted this retreat, which is located at, 2725 55th St, San Diego, CA 92105. I was invited by one of my close friends to join her on this retreat, I knew very little about what I was getting myself into and about what I would even be doing there. All I was told was this retreat was going to take place in a different location, and I was to be at the pick up site at 4pm sharp. I knew the basics, and I also knew that there were no electronics allowed. I would be phoneless for practically the weekend. As we arrived to the retreat location, we found our luggage and those who already …show more content…
I initially believed that Lent was an essential part to Christian and Catholic communities. The retreat I attended is due part to Lutheran Catholic Church. Which explained why they did observe the time of Lent. It was shocking and incredibly appealing that this church recognized other practices besides their own. The speakers clearly acknowledged other practices without putting outside religions and cultures beneath their own. One of the speakers began his introduction by introducing how Lent came about, and why it is celebrated. Other members from youth group explained and pitched in their ideas about how essentially; Lent is to prepare us for Easter, the resurrection of Jesus. Lent is a time of prayer; each member is expected to pray more often than usual. The most interesting part about Lent, I believe is how each aspect is controlled. The Church does not have time to control every aspect about each member’s life. The responsibilities are entrusted within each individual. During high school, some of my friends would fast during the times of Lent and whenever we would go out, some things they were unable to eat because they had given it up for the 40