On
January 14th and 15th
, the Breath of Life Youth Group
from St. Peter Chaldean Chatholic Cathedral in El Cajon, CA, attended an overnight retreat at the San
Luis Rey Mission in Oceanside,
California.
The youth dedicated themselves to
finding
"Resolution with God," and
opening their hearts to the Lord.
Through silent prayer, confession, and
various religious activities, the youth
allowed their relationship with God to
grow as they ventured on a spiritual
journey. They were taken away from
their daily lives without technological
items such as cell phones and watches,
to help isolate themselves from the rest
of the world, and focus on their
relationship with God.
With the help of
Father Andrew,
the youth group were able to find peace
with the world and themselves and find
themselves closer to the Lord upon their
arrival. The youth attended a mass
performed by Father Andrew, as well as
participate in the mission's day of
silence, where talking was prohibited
outside of any building. The retreat
was an opportunity for the youth to
start off their new year in the right
direction, closer to the church as well
as with each other.
