Jenny’s life changed dramatically after a women’s retreat at her parish a few years ago. At first, the differences were subtle: she seemed more willing to listen rather than to immediately judge the actions or motivations of others; her family noticed that she prayed before meals and that she seemed to want to go to Mass each week, and they appreciated her growing patience; co-workers recognized that she respected them and their customers. The changes in her actions drew a few surprised reactions, but mostly, appreciation, and wonder. What had caused these shifts in her behavior? It wasn’t like she was a difficult or mean person before, but now she seemed to be at peace.
March Impact
Every one of us has things in our life that need to change: times when we are impatient, selfish, and inwardly focused. And yes, even those bad habits and unhealthy
February 13, 2025
