WHITE HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT

St. Louis, MO 63129

1-800-643-1003

Jesuit retreat center high on the bluffs of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, MO.  Since 1922, thousands of people from around the world make annual three-day silent, guided retreats here to relax, reconnect with God and strengthen their spirituality.  A true gem in the Midwest!  Call 314-416-6400 or 1-800-643-1003.  Email reservations@whretreat.org  7400 Christopher Rd.  St. Louis, MO 63129

Both men's and women's retreats are offered as well as recovery retreats.

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Weekend Reflections for 10/17/14

October 17, 2014  /  Joe Parisi

Reaching our true goal

 
The planets, the earth and rocks are inanimate and they hardly change.  But nature is alive and constantly changing.  Trees and bushes grow and develop throughout their lives.  We see the spring and summer flowers come and go.  Cows, horses, dogs, cats and insects propagate the world and they will be around for centuries to come.  The human race also grows and develops.  Husbands and wives beget children who take over the next generation.  Human life is always renewing itself.

  

Growth and development are necessary for a spiritual life.  We are nourished in our spiritual life by the sacraments, the scriptures and prayer.  We grow spiritually by helping our neighbor and serving the needs of others with love.  We live our faith by loving others as Jesus loves us.

  

In the gospel Jesus tells us to "repay to Ceasar what belongs to Ceasar and to God what belongs to God."  If someone follows only materialistic goals throughout life, that person will never reach the true goal of life.  We care for our physical life in this world and we attend to our spiritual growth by loving, serving and helping God and our neighbors.