The Diocese of St. Peter the Apostles had another
spiritually fulfilling weekend during the Emmaus Retreat which
took place June 21-24, 2012. This past retreat marks the 10th
Emmaus Retreat to take place in San Diego. The retreat is also
available in Michigan.
The weekend begins like any other retreat, a group of strangers
meet in the St. Peter's parking lot, trying desperately to cram
all their luggage into the cars that will take them to St.
George Chaldean Monastery. What they do not realize is that they
will come back a family.
"That very day two of them were going to a
village named Emma'us" (Lk 24:13). For those who have attended
the Emmaus Retreat, these words have a very deep meaning. During
the four days of the retreat, the group of people who attend
journey together. Along the way, they discover friendship with
Christ in one another and through the different talks,
activities and small groups.
"While they were talking and discussing together,
Jesus himself drew near and went with them" (Lk 24:15). It is
this Jesus who makes the retreat what it is and who reminds
those that attend of the God who died for their sake and desires
them to be members of his Heavenly family. May the graces of the
Emmaus Retreat bring those who attended closer to Christ and his
Church and overflow in their families and friendships.
