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 January 2, 2015

January 02, 2015  /  Joe Parisi

 

A favorite bumper sticker: "God loves everyone in the world...no exceptions!" At the deepest level here is this simple truth of Epiphany: Christ has come for ALL people.  The "tenderness" of Christmas, the warm feelings that we share at Christmas time are meant to console us and strengthen us so that we can embrace our Lord Jesus Christ as He is now. The picture of our Messiah is the picture of Christ humbly drawing all people--not to dominate but to bless.

As we begin the new year we, like the Magi, can let God reach out to us in mysterious ways (our "star") and draw us in-- so that we can offer our gifts and take home with us Love itself.