Triduum

As we began the creation is Christ seminar I took a breather to fall into the power of the ceremony.

We got to listen to a passage from eizekial and focus on a word, phrase or saying.

UNCLEAN - NEW SPIRIT- HEART OF STONE

Review the spirit think of the my connection to the hovering over water. The shine in my eyes along with the shine I see in others!

The picturesque landscape between the tall building and Sun yesterday as I drove. The Sun and the Son a foreshadow of this mornings message and I didn't even know it.

Remarkable!

I came because I felt the calling.

This time of year I get selfish and I like to disengage and so for now the second year in a row I participate in what is called Triduum.

This being Holy Thursday, and I being vulnerable I can sense the longing of the spirit within me.

Father Dan asked us to think of something in Providence's garden and it's creation. Give praise and understand what I am saying.

I think of my animal friends here, the rabbit family and my lady hawk. There's also mister squirrel 🐿️

Thankful for them, providence and creation all around.

I slept 3 hours right after lunch. Best afternoon cat nap I've had in ages! There is some grace in the humidity within the air here that I am comforted by.

Mass of the Lords supper and transfer of blessed sacraments was had.

My first ever Sacramental bread, also called Communion bread, Eucharistic bread, the Lamb or simply the host is the bread used in the Christian ritual of the Eucharist.

Song and praise. Prayer and joy.

I thanked god for filling me up! I feel full I can feel spirit within me and the calmness clouding the judgements of everyday.

Truly it's beautiful.

Called me mum as she is the only one who has experienced it in our family! She was proud!

Blessed and at peace I am.

Holy Thursday.

Good Friday

I awoke in the morning dew, some harsh green was tipping into the soft blue pink skies above providence. Took time to see the trees and awake.

I participated in my first Way of the Cross, where I made it to Jesus' death on the cross. I wore shorts and black today. Chilled too much so could t complete the last two stations of the walk. Revitalize & Refresh I have to say about that experience. Such somber amongst the people on this journey.

I am happier today and have a nice bounce to me step. Attended what I call a story telling and this is where I learned of Francis and his trip to Egypt and Sultin Malick. How very intriguing.

Sins of the body- must be destroyed.

A siesta was had. Deep and beautiful it was.

I got to awake and prepare for the passion of Christ, something I'd never taken part of before. This told the story among angelic hymns of how Jesus of Nazareth came to be on the cross.

Heart warming. Bliss and mere pleasure moments I endured during this ceremony. I then was able to touch, kneel and kiss a gigantic wooden cross carried by father Dan.

Sobriety, Family, Home and Faith- I am thankful for!

Yesterday I was reminded of something I firmly have always believed, and yet to have it said on a television show such as 'His Dark Materials' I seen it and then to hear the Greek Connection of mythology and I proclaim to be Greek - WELL captivated again I am:

The sea has two major roles in Greek mythology. It is associated with the voyage into Hades, and as the primordial water, Oceanus, it represents vitality and even eternal life. Until now, scholars have viewed these two aspects as fundamentally antinomic.

That is the hovering Spirit.

Todays day the holy Saturday has been quiet, relaxed and full of rest. The idea of a retreat here at my Mallorca is to totally decompress. Let go of the outside worries, pains and decisions and simply be.

Now don't get me wrong I can sign off and clock out anytime just fine out there, it's when I'm here I invest in a whole new being.

This go around marks my year anniversary of coming to Providence. I smell the air as though it's trickled with clementines and sea air. I've had the absolute best sleeps here and guided by my higher power each time I've dreamt. He's awaken me to goodness here.

I am not preaching, please don't take it like that. I am explaining the fullness I feel when here. Hence why I blog each trip.

I spent hours in the garden searching for my animal friends, I seen most but not the cat or hawk.

I took pictures that captured the brilliant sky art that developed behind me.

I was gifted two books today as people were just so honoured that I was chosen to come here and to be washed by the friar.

I am honoured! Beyond honoured for this opportunity. Truly a gift.

There was a violent earthquake and my uncleanliness would evaporate to cleanliness! I would seek new spirit and soften my heart of stone. Though no pure white clothes, I do shed seeds of soiled sins of the body- my body to be destroyed.

"Greetings"

I've always been afraid, yet filled with joy!

Let's just say the Easter Event was remarkable!

I left feeling fantastic and TBH

I'm returning today the day after my tenth year of sobriety!

So it's been a minute and I'm publishing Triduum now before I start the summer retreat.

It's just a blog,

A blog so I

Remember