Maryknoll Retreat and Meetings 2010

Retreat Day 3
18 January 2010

Today was the third full day of retreat. Fr. Felix Wilfred is an engaging speaker and generates lots of questions from us his listeners.

Morning prayer Asian religions emphasize meditation and quiet very much, and all of our morning and evening prayers have periods of silence for contemplative prayer.

Early morning chat Joe Thaler, Anh Vu, Adel O'Regan, and Mike Gable get together for a conversation outside while waiting for the morning talks to begin.

Looking at pictures of themselves Charlie Dittmeier takes lots of photographs during the retreat and meeting days, and then displays them on a laptop. Here some of the group look for pictures of themselves and their colleagues.

First retreat talk Fr. Felix Wilfred continued his talks on the place of Jesus and the Church in our belief and practice. Today the facilitators tried to limit the questions asked him so that he could give more of his input.

Photo display for two deceased Maryknollers In the past few months, two Maryknoll priests who were previously with us every year died. Brother John Beeching prepared a photo exhibit of both men.

Another outside conversation While some people enjoyed coffee and snacks inside, others chatted outside during the morning break.

The morning liturgy Fr. Jack Corcoran was the priest celebrant for this morning's liturgy. He focused on the two priests from Asia who died recently.

Sr. Ann Hayden Sr. Ann Hayden read one of the scripture readings at mass. She is on the leadership team of the Maryknoll Sisters and is making an official visit with us.

Fr. Joe Thaler Fr. Joe Thaler of Nepal in a period of quiet reflection.

Sr. Christelle Zabalario Sr. Christelle Zabalario, returning from Bangladesh, spoke about Fr. Doug Venne's death there and the reaction of the people.

Exiting the chapel After each liturgy, all those exiting the chapel first reclaim their shoes. Footware is never worn inside Asian religious places.

Kite boarding in the Gulf of Thailand The latest attraction on the beach at Hua Hin is kite boarding, using a large parasail-like kite to pull a person on a shortened surfboard at speeds up to 20-25 MPH through the water. And when the surfer crests a wave, the kite can take him 20 feet into the air in a gentle arc.

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	Asian religions emphasize meditation and quiet very much, and all of our morning and evening prayers have periods of silence for contemplative prayer.
	Joe Thaler, Anh Vu, Adel O'Regan, and Mike Gable get together for a conversation outside while waiting for the morning talks to begin.
	Charlie Dittmeier takes lots of photographs during the retreat and meeting days, and then displays them on a laptop. Here some of the group look for pictures of themselves and their colleagues.
	Fr. Felix Wilfred continued his talks on the place of Jesus and the Church in our belief and practice. Today the facilitators tried to limit the questions asked him so that he could give more of his input.
	In the past few months, two Maryknoll priests who were previously with us every year died. Brother John Beeching prepared a photo exhibit of both men.
	While some people enjoyed coffee and snacks inside, others chatted outside during the morning break.
	Fr. Jack Corcoran was the priest celebrant for this morning's liturgy. He focused on the two priests from Asia who died recently.
	Sr. Ann Hayden read one of the scripture readings at mass. She is on the leadership team of the Maryknoll Sisters and is making an official visit with us.
	Fr. Joe Thaler of Nepal in a period of quiet reflection.
	Sr. Christelle Zabalario, returning from Bangladesh, spoke about Fr. Doug Venne's death there and the reaction of the people.
	After each liturgy, all those exiting the chapel first reclaim their shoes. Footware is never worn inside Asian religious places.
	The latest attraction on the beach at Hua Hin is kite boarding, using a large parasail-like kite to pull a person on a shortened surfboard at speeds up to 20-25 MPH through the water. And when the surfer crests a wave, the kite can take him 20 feet into the air in a gentle arc.