Sr. Emmanuella sharing thoughts on the Holy Cross

Here at Benincasa we offer Saturday Retreats. The day usually starts with mass at Holy Spirit Parish, followed by breakfast in the Hospitality Room. Around 10 am, one of the Sisters shares a reflection with the group, with discussion on the topic following immediately after. Time is given for private prayer and silence, visiting the shrine or gift shop, and adoration in the Church. At noon the group is invited to Midday Prayer with the Sisters, after which they have lunch.

If you would be interested in coming to or organizing a Sat. retreat, please call Benincasa at 302.654.1206

In Jn 8:31-32, we read Jesus words If you remain in my word, you will be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

The truth of these words come with living them out. For the truth to set us free, we must seek it with an altruistic heart and with courage. For sometimes the truth about us, or a situation, reveals hardships or weaknesses we would rather not have learned. Sometimes learning a truth is like opening a Pandora’s box, leading us onto a journey that is more painful than the one we enjoyed in ignorance.

And still, the truth does set us free. We must be willing to bear its burden. Unlike a Hollywood version, seeking the truth does not always result in some glorious Epiphany. Sometimes the truth is accepting the hard facts about ourselves or our lives. But the end result is always the same: it will set you free.