Welcome to Gift, Gratitude and Joy!
Retreat
Considerations
Times listed are just suggestions
Consider ways to "retreat" from worldly distractions.
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Avoid running errands
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Pre-plan simple meals
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Wear comfortable clothing
For each meditation, find a quiet place to read and reflect on the Bible passages.
For each reflection, you may join us live at the times listed, or watch at your own pace.
Retreat
Family Resources
For families with children, we have video suggestions to engage children during the adult reflections.
All prayer suggestions are great for families.
Retreat
Instructions
Thank you for joining us for the Gift, Gratitude, and Joy at home retreat.
This retreat was originally presented in October of 2020, and we are excited to continue to offer all of the materials here for you to participate in. The retreat is designed to begin on a Friday evening and go through Sunday. To begin, simply click on Scripture Meditation #1 (below) and then follow along with the activities in order. You are also welcome to share these materials with others.
There is no cost to participate in the retreat, we simply ask for you to register here so we can track material usage.
You may contact us at info@waukeshacountygreenteam.org with any questions or requests about the retreat or retreat materials.
Peace and all good!
Friday Evening
7:30pm Scripture Meditation #1
Knowing the Creator through Creation - page 5
8:30pm Reflection #1
How we know God, a Franciscan perspective I Father John Celechowski
Going Deeper I Questions for Reflection or Journaling
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How do you know God?
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What has shaped your image of God?
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Where do you see God?
9:30pm Evening Prayer
Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon - page 8
Saturday
8:00am Scripture Meditation #2
Existing in Humility - page 5
9:00am Reflection #2
Sharing Gift with Gratitude I Catherine Orr
Going Deeper I Questions for Reflection or Journaling
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What are you grateful for?
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What gifts have you received?
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What gifts have you shared or could you share?
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What do you most appreciate about creation?
11:00am Scripture Meditation #3
Do Not Worry - page 5
1:00pm Afternoon Prayer
Prayer activities - page 7-9
6:30pm Reflection #3
Finding Joy in Simplicity I Joe Meyer
Going Deeper I Questions for Reflection or Journaling
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Is God at the center of my life? If not, what is my focus?
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What drives my actions?
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What distractions can I let go?
7:00pm Scripture Meditation #4
When I am weak, I am strong - page 5
8:00pm Evening Prayer
Ecological Examination of Conscience - page 8
Sunday
8:00am Scripture Meditation #5
Unity in the Body of Christ - page 5
9:00am Reflection #4
We are "All in All" in God I Debra Schneider
Going Deeper I Questions for Reflection or Journaling
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How can I more intentionally love my neighbor?
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What one thing will I take away from this retreat?
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What one thing will I choose to do differently?
1:00pm Afternoon Prayer
Prayer activities - page 7-9
4:00pm Closing Prayer
A Prayer for our Earth - page 9
Retreat Leaders
Laudato Si'
Video Resources
CST 101 Care for Creation
The Story of Plastic
Global Weirding with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
The Story of Stuff
Sustainability Explained in 2 Minutes
Climate, Corona Virus, and Our Health
Resources
Animal Populations Decline by 70% in the Last 50 Years
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Laudato Si Project (Joe Meyer's Org)
Sustainability Resources for your Congregation
Waukesha County Creation Care Network
(implementation guide, logos, One Simple Act cards, community outreach displays, bulletin and social media materials)
Sustainability Resources for Yourself
Waukesha County Green Team