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 11/29/19

November 26, 2019  /  Joe Parisi

First Sunday of Advent

 

On Sunday we begin the season of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for the coming of the Lord. Of course He came to earth two thousand years ago and we celebrate that on Christmas but our faith and experience tell us that He comes into our reality every moment of our lives. Our God loves us with an unbelievable love and is always sharing our time and space.

 

Most of us hate to wait for anyone or anything. One of my doctors always keeps me waiting in the exam room for at least an hour. If he wasn’t such a good doctor whom I trust, I’d find another one. Children often ask, “Is it time yet, are we there yet?” Advent waiting can help us to be aware that it’s always time and we’re always there. God is here and Christ is now, wherever we are and whenever it is.

 

Sunday’s Responsorial Psalm is “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.” This weekend try to be aware and share that expectation as you prepare and leave for church and then enter the house of the Lord.

 

Fr. Ralph Huse, S.J.