Lent Retreat

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Theme: Living Water: Encountering Christ in the Desert of Lent

7:00 - 7:10: Welcome and Opening Prayer ??

• Introduction:

• Welcome to all participants. Claude

• Opening prayer

• Brief explanation of the purpose of the Lenten retreat: to deepen our understanding of Lent and prepare for the Easter season.

• Brief introduction of the theme of Living Water.

• Blessing of Rosaries:

• Father Sunil will lead a short prayer and bless the rosaries.

7:10 PM - 7:30: Video Presentation 

• Video Presentation: The Mystery of the Rosary 

• https://youtu.be/czDfk0RbN6M?si=6DM4cCiVWPEhSUFP

• Introduction to Contemplative Prayer Claude

7:30 - 7:15 Tea Preparation and Reflection: Rachelle

7:45 - 8:15 -  Reflection 

• Blessing of the Tea - Mark

• Start meditative music. Start guided meditation by Claude

• Gospel Reading and Introduction (John 4:5-42): Alvin

• Instructions while saying the rosary reflect on “living water” and its connection to eternal life and spiritual nourishment. Claude

• Short Rasary - Stephanie

• Decade of the Rosary: Stephanie

• Pray one decade of the Rosary, focusing on the mysteries related to the encounter with the Samaritan woman or the theme of living water.

• After each Hail Mary, a short pause will be held to reflect on the Gospel.

• Explanation of the symbolism of "living water" and its connection to eternal life and spiritual nourishment.

8:15 - Closing Prayer - ??

8:17 - Fellowship: 

• Blessing the food- ??