Reflections from A Mount St. Francis Armchair

Over the past 75 years countless retreatants have sat in the chairs gazing out the windows of The Mount. In the stillness of a weekend, in the silence of time shared the heart is opened and we hear differently. Often, one tries to find ways to express it. The following is a reflection written by a recent retreatant.

 

It is early morning,

the rays of light illuminates

the tips of the Rockies.

 

I reflect on those around me

that have made a lasting impact to me.

It brings me to a point of why me…

why have I been graced with so much love?

 

I have pondered this question many times in my life

and keep coming back to it… why me?

It is at the heart of my view on relationships

and the compassion that can exist

if we only open ourselves to allow love to grow and be shared.

 

When people love one another,

their kindness and compassion

transform the world around them…

It has the power

to heal wounds,

bridge divides,

and inspire true acts

of generosity and selflessness.

Where love is shared freely,

even the smallest gestures

can make a profound impact,

often reminding us of the beauty

in human connection

and the strength we find in one another.

May we embrace our differences

and treasure each others’ gifts …

by loving one another today and always.

 

During this weekend,

I hope that I can reflect on what I been given today,

those who have entered into my life

and also, to remember those in my heart.

 

It is my own uniqueness and affection

that contributes to a world

that can be a wonderful place to live in.

 

Know this … you have been given a gift to love

and if not shared, it is wasted.

Always remember, you are loved.

 

– Bill M.