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The Breaks in Life

presbylil — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:20:22 +0000

I used to think of "breaks" in life to be really good things. A break on a customer lead, a break from work, summer break, you get the picture. This is until I broke my foot last weekend...a most unexpected break. I have spent the last week scooting up stairs, hopping from counter to counter, and sending my family on treasure hunts about the house for things I have forgotten to bring along with me...my glasses, my cell phone, a glass of water. My lesson this week has been allowing myself to depend on others. I can't say I have passed this one with flying colors.

In my independent mode, it has been really difficult for me to do this. Friends insist on bringing dinner. My husband insists on driving me places (luckily it was my left foot!). My path is just a mess because I can't carry anything with me while I am on crutches (unless it fits in a small backpack). First, let me not forget to say how thankful I am to all of you. Second, let me say feeling dependent is not really my nature. As a Mom, don't we want our children to grow up and be independent, self-sufficient, moving on toward a life on their own?

As I was reflecting on the week, I was drawn to Paul's ministry. Paul was quite dependent on those around him. He had a scribe to write for him. Church members nursed him. Friends traveled for him to deliver messages to churches. I wonder if this troubled Paul? Did this make Paul less effective?

When I begin to get frustrated and a little testy about a predicament I am in...like this broken foot thing...I like to read Galatians. Talk about being human. It is so comforting to me that Paul gets frustrated with this church.

Galatians 3:1-4 ^NRSGalatians 3:1 ¶ You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly exhibited as crucified! ² The only thing I want to learn from you is this: Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard? ³ Are you so foolish? Having started with the Spirit, are you now ending with the flesh? ⁴ Did you experience so much for nothing? -- if it really was for nothing.

Am I so foolish to be dependent on so many tasks that in the long run really don't matter? Visitors understand the mess. I actually love it when I don't have to cook. My children really don't mind running little errands for me. You see this unexpected break has allowed me to expand my focus to things other than those daily tasks I get bogged down in. This unexpected break has allowed me to let others accept me where I am even though I do not want to be there. This unexpected break has allowed me to accept the love others want to give me.

Hmmm, allowing myself to be loved. Perhaps this is really the lesson I have learned this week. It is really hard for Moms to sit back and be loved sometimes, because we are so used to doing it for everyone else. As life is interrupted with little breaks like these, I encourage you to sit back and let others accept you in your broken state. If you don't learn anything from the experience, it was a lost opportunity.

Drenched in the Spirit

presbylil — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:50:38 +0000

As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way!

: Anticipating the River

Any guide will tell you if you want to get wet,

you must sit in the front of the boat.

When you go to the river to pray,

are you siting in the front of the boat?

Are you ready to get drenched in the Spirit?

: Drenched in the River

Joy in the journey

comes from allowing yourself to be drenched in the Spirit!

: Joy in the River!

In his book, Christian Meditation, James Finley has a wonderful parable about a river enterer. In short, this parable is about spiritual journey. When you come to God's presence, do you want to stick your toe in the River, or do you want to be drenched in the Spirit. This is your choice. For years I came to the river and tested the water with my big toe. "Why?" I ask myself.

Perhaps I was afraid of what I would find there. Would God want me to give up something? Perhaps I was comfortable and not ready to jump. Would God want me to change? Was I afraid to be loved unconditionally?

At one point I had to decide to make the jump... into the deep end, of course. Otherwise, I would be in just waist high, not drenched by the Spirit. What I found was...me, being loved unconditionally by God. Somewhere along my journey I lost myself. Perhaps it was trying to be the best mother, wife, friend, etc... Somewhere I lost me. Loving God and being loved by God brings out the truth in who I am.

I pray that you, too, will jump in the river and be drenched by the Spirit. This is the joy in the journey.

May you find the river today.

Zechariah 9:15 ¹⁵ The LORD of hosts will protect them, and they shall devour and tread down the slingers;¹they shall drink their blood²like wine, and be full like a bowl, drenched like the corners of the altar.

CFO (Camp Farthest Out)

punkie53 — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:23:40 +0000

Good morning to all. Yes, I know, it's been a long long time since I've sat at my computer and blogged. I'm sorry to say that life has been way too busy for me. Let me begin by sharing some of my time at Traverse City at CFO. We attended camp 7 years ago for the 25th anniversary. Needless to say, they are still going strong and we were reunited with some fellow christians that we met in 2001. We had an awsome time and I hope to be able to post some pictures that I took. They had two very good speakers this year. Jenz from Colon, Germany and Ruth West from Pennsylvania. They had wonderful witness talks to share with everyone and more than once I shed a few tears. We sang some wonderful music that was very inspiring and spiritually lifting and we also did some soul searching through creative writing.

Every morning they do "Rythms" usually some sort of low key excercise to music. This year we experienced Yoga. I discovered that I am not able to stand on one leg and balance myself very easily. They also expected us to make ourselves into human pretzels at times. That was very interesting also.

We took naps in the afternoon and I got some serious knitting time....woo hoo. Of course, I took plenty of projects with me in case I miraculously finished one or two of them and some books to read. The only reading I accomplished was reading Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's new book "Things I Learned from Knitting". I even shared it with my husband who roared with laughter as he recognized me in several places in her book.

I now have to turn my attention to writing my Rollo for Cursillo (Reunion Groups) for this Fall and then prepare a presentation on "Are you a Martha or a Mary?" for our church women's day retreat the Saturday before Cursillo. I'm feeling the pressure to get these presentations done so I can relax and not feel overwhelmed.

I hope I have caught everyone up on at least last week's adventures and I'll post some pictures of Sean's visit the first part of the month as well as new pictures of the grands. Hugs to all.

Old Friends

presbylil — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:42:04 +0000

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 ¹⁶ Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, ¹⁷ comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.

Do you remember how it feels when you visit with old friends? There is a bit of anticipation and anxiety. Have they changed since I saw them last? Will they still like to play cards after dinner? Do they still eat red meat? Will I know what to say to them? Have I changed too much?

I recently spent the evening with my family and some "old friends." It was a wonderful experience. We picked up right where we left off, easy in the company of one another, updating each other on life's events since out last time together. In fact my children exclaimed, "These are some of my best friends, Mom. I really like to play with them."

Just like "old friends", Jesus' love is a source of comfort. We can pick up with Jesus right where we left off. It might have been yesterday. It might have been last week, last year, or maybe last decade. Each one of us lives a different spiritual journey. But Jesus is there for you, ready to embrace you right where you left off, just like an "old friend" who embraces you when you come home.

Have you spoken to an "old friend" lately? May the comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ be present to you when you do.

Living with Brokenness

presbylil — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:21:33 +0000

Psalm 147:1-3

¹Praise the Lord!

How good it is to sing praises to our God;

for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.

²The Lord builds up Jerusalem;

he gathers the outcasts of Israel.

³He heals the brokenhearted,

and binds up their wounds.

The Psalms were written as prayers to God; therefore, I find myself easily identifying with these texts. These texts are real, holy, and written to address each one of us.

I am consistently drawn to pray Psalm 147, and I consistently stop and reflect after verse 3. Why do I do this? Because in my vulnerable state of brokenness, I see God there with me; God gathers me us. I see my neighbors there with me; God has gathered them up. Why is it in our brokenness we so easily see God? For me, brokenness is being apart from God, not realizing God's constant presence with me. In the moment of realization that I am apart from God, broken away and outcast, I am consumed with the presence of God gathering me up. And for very fact that God seeks me out, I sing praises at all times, broken or whole.

And I can't help but smile when I sing. Singing makes me feel alive. Singing is like a full body prayer to God, standing up, singing from the soul. There is a quotation on the wall at Perkins in the call for choir members to the group Seminary Singers which says, "Those who sing pray twice." I am not a good singer, but this is not a prerequisite. Everyone is invited to sing and pray twice.

I invite you to sing today. And in your song of praise, allow yourself to be healed by the Spirit who will bind up your wounds, allowing you to let go of these wounds, place them at the feet of Jesus and be free.

(If you, like me, are not choir material, you might try just singing the song in your heart!)

Hiking with God

presbylil — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:52:45 +0000

I went hiking with my family yesterday. It was a beautiful day. Our destination was Mayflower Gulch in Summit County, CO. I was amazed how difficult it was to get seven people out the door. The teenagers were tired and not thrilled about going on a hike. The backpacks needed to be packed with sunscreen, water, band-aids for blisters, and jackets for a change in weather. And I'm glad my husband did not forget the mosquito spray!

Once we arrived, the mosquitoes were thick. But this did not deter us. We were prepared. The thunder was getting louder over the next mountain. But this did not deter us. We were prepared. The birds were singing sweet melodies, the water was rushing in the distance, and the butterflies were dancing on the wildflowers as if they were a welcoming committee.

My thoughts, opening to God's presence with us, drew me to the butterflies dancing on the wildflowers. They flew from one bright flower to another, dancing with anticipation like a child on Christmas morning taking in the abundant gifts of love. I made a connection with the butterflies in a new way today. It was clear to me that these beautiful creatures had to prepare for the day. These butterflies must climb out of the cocoon to meet the day.

My thoughts about these butterflies led me to contemplate my relationship with God. I too must be prepared to meet God at the flowers or the leaves or the dirt in the bright sun or in the darkness of night. What's most important about the preparation is that I actually get out of the cocoon. If I stay tucked away in my home, I miss opportunities to meet God in my life. If I had listened to the children who did not want to hike today, I would have missed this opportunity to learn something about my relationship with God. I must cross the threshold from the house and to get out into the world, into God' presence choosing to allow God to transform my life.

Friends, may you see butterflies in a new way today!

Lil

Intentional Living

presbylil — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:29:00 +0000

Summer has given me a chance to refocus. This is the time I look at my calendar, decide what is important, get rid of the not important, not urgent in my life. It is a time I can truly reflect on the question, "What do I need to give up so God can give me something in its place"?

After some time of intentional thinking and prayer, I make a list of those things which are important to me and have some sense of urgency to them. This list becomes my intentional living list. Then, when I am faced with a decision, I look at this list to see if it fits my intentional living.

If you want more information about getting rid of the "urgent" in your life, I invite you to read perhaps the shortest book you will ever read: Tyranny of the Urgent by Charles E. Hummel.

Intentionally yours,

Lil

Deacons

matt25 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:58:43 +0000

Just ordinary men. They either have jobs or might be retired, usually they are married. But there is something different.... They were called forth from the church ranks by God to be ordained as servant-leaders. To give themselves over to a life of service to the church and the children of God. Not for self glorification or money because these do not come from becoming a Deacon, but for the sake of a sacrificial love which echos the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ of God.
Please join with me in praying for Priests and Deacons that they will be showered with abundant Graces to assist them in every aspect of their service to us and to God, and that they and their families will live lives that are filled with joy and consolation.

Recent Deacon Appointments in the Diocese of Buffalo:

Deacon Michael R. Bray has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Cuba NY, for a term of three years, along with Ministry of Charity at Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba NY. Effective June 30, 2008.

Deacon Dennis W. Kapsiak has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Saint Philip the Apostle Parish, Cheektowaga NY, for a term of three years. Effective June 18, 2008.

Deacon Gary P. Andelora has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Saint Mary of the Lake Parish, Hamburg NY, for a term of three years, along with Ministry of Charity at Women and Children's Hospital, Buffalo NY. Effective June 7, 2008.

Deacon Dennis P. Conroy has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Athol Springs NY, for a term of three years, along with Ministry in Campus Ministry at Hilbert College, Hamburg NY. Effective June 7, 2008.

Deacon John P. Gaulin has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish, Lancaster NY, for a term of three years, along with Ministry of Charity at the Diocesan Catholic Center Restructuring Program, Buffalo NY. Effective June 7, 2008.

Deacon Cornelius M. Linnan has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Lakeview NY, for a term of three years, along with Ministry of Charity at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo NY. Effective June 7, 2008.

Deacon Paul S. Stankiewicz has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Immaculate Conception Parish, Ransomville NY, for a term of three years, along with Ministry of Charity at Mount Saint Mary Hospital and Health Center, Lewiston NY. Effective June 7, 2008.

Deacon James J. Trzaska has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Depew NY, for a term of three years, along with Ministry of Charity at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo NY. Effective June 7, 2008.

Deacon Peter J. Walders has been assigned to diaconal ministry at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Springbrook NY, for a term of three years. Effective June 6, 2008.

Fotografias del cursillo.Ttes. Rober. Diciembre 2006.

pakogom — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:35:40 +0000

El sábado 2 de Diciembre de 2006, algunos compañeros de Ttes. Rober, realizabamos un cursillo, sí en sábado, pero fué un dia magnifico. El curso estaba orientado a enseñarnos o al menos intertar trabajar en Equipo, algo que en en nuestra empresa debido al tipo de trabajo (individual) es algo muy dificil, pero no imposible.

El curso estaba dividido en 3 partes. La primera, entrega de documentacion y un poquito de charla sobre el tema en un aula, de la Academia Napoleon. La segunda parte fué la más divertida ya que integraba varias actividades al aire libre, concretamente en el entorno del parque del Pantano del Cubillas (Granada). Nos lanzamos en tirolina por un pendiente con un 30% de desnivel y un tajo de 300mts de profundidad (ja,ja,ja,). Después del subidon de adrenalina, competimos en lanzamiento con arco y navegamos en zodiac por el pantano, algunos se asustaron, ya que cuando traté de comprobar la solidez y estabilidad de la zodiac en el agua, esta resultó ser más inestable que en tierra firme, ja,ja,ja...

El paseo por el embalse nos ayudo a liberar stress y a practicar el achique de agua.Ufff. Lo que quizas mas me gustó, sin duda, fué la yinkana o la busqueda de pistas. Divididos en tres grupos, tuvimos que ir descubriendo pistas guardadas en diferentes lugares del paarque y no solo eso, muchas habia que descifrarlas para dar con la siguiente pista y encontrar el objetivo o premio. Este juego intentaba sacar lo mejor del trabajo en equipo, ya que una actuación indivudualista te llevaria a perder el juego y separarte de tus compañeros. Por cierto, ganó nuestro equipo...:-).

Esta segunda parte, incluia el almuerzo. Rte. Romero, en el mismo parque del Cubillas, muy buenas carnes a la brasa. Como faltaron algunos compañeros y tambien hubo algun malentedido en el menú, entre restaurante y academia, al final comimos como verdaderos señores, no es que no lo seamos, lo somos, pero en chandal perdemos un poco.

De vuelta al aula, con el estomago bien llenito y con la morriña pegando fuerte, nos enfrascamos en un verdadero come-tarros. Otro juego, con sus problemas y sus pistas para poder resolverlo, el objetivo era el mismo: conocernos unos a otros y trabajar en equipo a por el objetivo. Creo que tambien ganamos? :-).Un dia magnifico al aire libre, con los compañeros y liberando un poquito estres... estos cursillos molan.

Bueno!!!, dejo el enlace paa el album de las fotos, pero dejo esta foto donde podemos observar en la tirolina a un verdadero Indiana Jones, en este caso a Paco Jones,....:-) saludos makina, va por tí.
De los que recuerdo, asistieron: Soria, Antonio, Jesus Caballero, Paco, Roberto, Currillo, el otro Antonio, y seguro que me dejo a alguien, así que me lo haga saber!!!

Mas fotografias en.... Picassa

I'm off to Cursillo

punkie53 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:27:32 +0000

I'm scrambling like a mad hatter tonight trying to remember everything. I have had all day but somehow I'm still at it. Well.....I did have a pedicure so my toes look nice and we had choir practice and instrument practice tonight. Keep me in your prayers Friday 8:30 am as I give my talk (rollo) on Ideals. I'm sort of relieved to be the first one so then I can sit back and relax for the rest of the weekend. I'll be home late Sunday night and then begin another week at work.

My daughter gave me some early palance. She found a picture of some Alpacas (could be lamas) but at any rate, it's cute!

I can't knit so I'll probably go crazy for 3 days without needles in my hand. Hugs to all!

I'm back

punkie53 — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:07:03 +0000

I didn't really go anywhere except life has been really hectic. For the past 8 weeks or so, I have been getting ready for Cursillo, which will begin this coming Thursday. We had 4 practices, every other Saturday or so, I had my Lay talk to write and give as a practice and then just deciding what Palanca I was going to make to give. I know to most of you, these words are pretty foreign so let me give the "Reader's Digest" version. Cursillo is a weekend retreat for spritual renewal that was started by the Catholic Church. The Episcopal Church has been granted permission to also have Cursillo weekends in their denomination. It is a very spiritually uplifting experience. Other demonination have something similiar i.e. De Colores and Walk to Emmaus to name a few. The team gets together 4 times to plan the weekend because it is a big deal to house and feed 75 people or so. Their are 14 Rollos (talks) that are given over the course of the weekend and mine is on Ideals. Now mind you, this is a religious retreat and I can't mention God or the Bible, so it is a challenging talk to give. It is the first one given at the weekend. So, I would appreciate some prayers around 8:30 am this Friday. Palanca are gifts we give. Sometimes they are just notes of love and encouragement, pins, WWJD bracelets and that sort of thing. I should be spiritually recharged and pooped by next week.

I took the Aimee, Mike, Derrick, Beth and grandchildren, Alex, Hailee and Hanna out to meet Avalanche a couple of Saturdays ago. I wanted to post some pictures of our visit but just haven't had time, which is also why I haven't blogged because I thought I had to post pictures. Hello! I enjoy reading everyone else's blog without pictures! So, I'm sorry I have not been faithful about blogging.

I'm sure your dying to know what knitting projects I am working on or have completed. Well......the sock monster attacked again! I finished my Tidal Wave socks, wore them once and then Bruce washed and dried them! Fortunately, they can be dried but they do look a little askew and a tad bit smaller so I borrowed some sock stretchers from Kat and I'm going to wet them and leave them on the stretchers.

I have completed the 4th square of my Manos afghan that is a square of the month at Country Needleworks. I'm in pretty good shape because we are supposed to be just beginning it. I picked up my Elizabeth Zimmerman jacket again and am plugging away at it!

I'm looking forward to the Knit Away Day on the 26th at Marie's house. So, if you are reading this Marie, sign me up! I won't see you until that day probably.

One more thing. I have been doing Physical Therapy for the past 6 weeks or so and I'm happy to say that I have graduated! My shoulders were giving me fits. So I'm working on getting my shoulders back and thinking about the best way to attack losing weight that will stay off for good. I haven't quite figured that out yet but I'm working on it. Hopefully, I will snatch a few minutes again before this upcoming weekend. Love to all.

Share YOUR Weekend or 4th Day Experience

indyretreats — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:47:09 +0000

If you've just made a weekend, served a weekend or remember your renewal retreat as if it was yesterday, then we want to hear from you!

The conversation is open to any cursillistas, pilgrims or pescadores, so come and share your story. Go down to the comments section and post your weekend or 4th day experience. You don’t need a login or Wordpress account, just your name and an e-mail address (which won’t be posted, by the way).

Whether you made Cursillo, Great Banquet, Kairos Outside, Tres Dias, Via de Cristo, Walk to Emmaus or any other type of Christian Renewal weekend, we want to hear your story–good, bad or indifferent. And if you want to become a regular contributor to this blog, BY ALL MEANS, send me an e-mail.

I’d like for everyone to start their post with this standard “rank-and-serial” intro (i.e. "Chris Doyle, North Florida Tres Dias #1, Table of John), then just tell us what’s on your mind. If you’d like, you can just link us to your blog, but do so in the comments section below. Okay, who’s going to start the convo?

Let's see how far we've come!

indyretreats — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:57:22 +0000

Well, we made our first month a productive one. Since launching February 26th, we've managed to attract hundreds of interested Christ-followers and curious others. Our website IndyRetreats.org is now indexed with all the major search engines--Google, Yahoo!, MSN and Ask. We've been linked to by El Shaddai Emmaus Community, Indy Tres Dias, INKY Via de Cristo and a Worldwide Cursillo directory. We've made treks across the blogosphere to leave encouraging messages on a number of different blogs (and received some kind words in return--see the comments below).

Additionally, we've updated the Kairos Retreat page (which someone took upon themselves to remove, so now there's a small paragraph on this page) and added one for Tres Dias on Wikipedia. We've reached out to most of the 4th-day communities in Indiana, offering site links, palanca and other assistance.

About two weeks ago, we created MySpace and Facebook pages, as well. Anyone with an account should stop by and consider adding us as friends. We belong to a number of 4th-day community groups on both sites, which you can link to from our profile page(s).

We've been quite busy the last 30 days, and we're happy to continue.

Our web hosting service is StartLogic and they are very inexpensive. And so far, they've provided adequate support. Any communities thinking of making a move, should look into them or contact me and I'll walk you though the process. You should also offer your community a blog, like this one hosted by Wordpress, so that people can stay connected, make comments/suggestions, leave palanca, etc. I can help there, too.

Well, that's it for a one-month update. We hope to make many more connections over the coming months. If you have something to share, please leave a comment or e-mail me (info@indyretreats.org). De Colores!

Share your 4th Day experience

indyretreats — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:17:09 +0000

Woohoo! Our 2nd blog post!

I want to open the conversation to as many cursillistas, pilgrims and pescadores as possible, so come and share your story. Go down to the comments section and post your weekend or 4th day experience. You don't need a login or Wordpress account, just your name and an e-mail address (which won't be posted, by the way).

Whether you made Cursillo, Great Banquet, Kairos Outside, Tres Dias, Via de Cristo, Walk to Emmaus or any other type of Christian Renewal weekend, we want to hear your story--good, bad or indifferent. And if you want to become a regular contributor to this blog, BY ALL MEANS, send me an e-mail.

We're also looking for information on your particular community, whether you live in Evansville, Indy or Shipshewana (sp?). We'd like to feature at least one Indiana 4th day community a month on this blog and our website--IndyRetreats.org.

If you want to know a little about my story, you can click here (link to another blog) or simply go to the "Meet your host" link to the right. In summary, I'm a 20-year Pescadore in the Tres Dias movement--North Florida Tres Dias #1, Table of John.

I'd like for everyone to start their post with this standard "rank-and-serial" intro, then just tell us what's on your mind. If you'd like, you can just link us to your blog, but do so in the comments section below. Okay, who's going to start the convo?

Cursillos en Sant Joan

koldo zuazaga — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:31:58 +0000

Este sábado se van a celebrar dos cursillos en Sant Joan, organizados por el Motor Club Cop de Gas - Maria. Tendréis a vuestra disposición, esta misma noche, una galería de fotos.

WELCOME TO INDYRETREATS.ORG

indyretreats — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:25:54 +0000

Hey, there! Glad you found us. We are IndyRetreats.org, your online portal to Indiana’s 4th Day Renewal Communities. What does that mean, you ask? Well, we created a single online resource for Christian communities, most of whom find their origins in the Cursillo de Christiandad, such as Cursillo, Great Banquet, Kairos, Tres Dias, Walk To Emmaus, Via de Cristo and others. You’ll find links to all those communities on our site.

And what do we ask for in return? Just that you keep us posted on upcoming weekend dates and palanca/agape needs. Oh, and be sure to check back often.

We’ll keep you abreast of new communities as they come online, post weekend dates, update palanca/agape contacts and do our best to keep the information fresh and relevant. What I found in surfing the web for Christian Renewal Weekends is a bunch of disconnected sites with broken links and outdated information. Fortunately, many Indiana communities have vibrant sites with accurate information and you can find the majority of them listed here. If you don’t see a community listed, please bring it to my attention with a quick e-mail to info@indyretreats.org.

You can also submit an article for this blog and the website. E-mail submissions to me at the address above. What we’re looking for are general information stories about your community, upcoming weekends/events or related stories about the movement in general (i.e. Cursillo, Tres Dias, et.al.). What’s most important is that we get to know the character of the community, so that when curious visitors find this site, they’ll know that the love of Christ is prevalent there.

We look forward to serving your information needs.

DeColores,

Chris Doyle

IndyRetreats.org Webservant

Mi estreno en el blog

porol1 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:19:14 +0000

Es la primera vez que escribo algo en un blog. Lo estoy haciendo gracias a un cursillo que estoy realizando sobre la aplicación de las nuevas tecnologías. Espero "tomarle el gusto".

El lugar donde podemos obtener toda la información del curso es este wiki al que se puede llegar clicando en la palabra wiki.

Cursillo de software libre para ITSAS

txipi — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:26:17 +0000

Hace un par de semanas estuve en el Campus de Araba de la EHU/UPV colaborando con ITSAS en un cursillo de introducción al Software Libre y preparé unas presentaciones para que la gente pudiera seguir mejor mis explicaciones.

Como es bastante común tener que dar cursillos sobre estos temas, os dejo las presentaciones para que las utilicéis cuando y como queráis ;-)

La primera es una introducción al Software Libre y a las diferentes licencias de software que hay:

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La segunda explica cómo instalar GNU/Linux (en concreto Ubuntu Linux) y cómo utilizarlo por primera vez:

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La tercera da un repaso a las aplicaciones libres de uso más común (OpenOffice.org, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, GIMP, etc.), con algunos ejercicios para practicar:

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Espero que os sirva el material. Aprovecho también para agradecer a jEsuSdA que pusiera su material a disposición de todo el mundo ;-)

I Did It!

punkie53 — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:53:26 +0000

Welcome to the Campbell Family.....Avalanche! I finally got off the fence and decided that it was time. My determining factor was putting the picture of Avalanche in with my new granddaughter's pictures to share at Knit night. So, I emailed Rita and told her I wanted him. She sent me this picture and said she is looking forward to working with me. I will board him at their ranch and may eventually buy another one but not until I have had some experience with Avalanche. I asked her for the shearing date so I can be there and also when he should be neutered. I have a lot to learn about Alpacas but one thing I know for sure is they are darn cute....don't you agree?

Today I met Alice for breakfast in Jenison and then we proceeded to our afghan square of the month class. I guess there are a total of 75 people taking this class over 3 different days. It's not wonder, though, because the class is free. Only requirement is to buy the yarn and attend all twelve classes and at the end, we each get a $50 gift certificate to use in the store. What a deal and everyone in the store is so nice and helpful. The yarn is Manos del Uruguay yarn, hand died Merino and Corriedale wool. No two skeins are alike. There are twelve blocks and I chose to use a verigated in each row with corresponding colors of purple, green, yellow and pink.

Another great accomplishment is that I tidied up my rollo (short talk) on Ideals for the upcoming Cursillo in April. Our first practice is next Saturday and I have to give my rollo as a practice and be critiqued. Hopefully, I hit the mark. The talk is about 15 mins and has some humor in it, so hopefully no one will fall asleep.

Well, enough rambling for tonight. My daughter and family are here. Tomorrow I'm going to Mary's to use her knitting machine to knit a shawl. Hugs to all!

Mi primer blog

felixgutierrezmuzquiz — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:30:17 +0000

Para facilitarte el trabajo ponemos a tu disposición un tutor...

16/01/2008: Suomen Kielen Kurssit (o algo así xD)

MaRcMa — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:32:47 +0000

Más novedades!

El miércoles que viene, es decir el día 23, empiezo el curso de Finlandés en la Universidad, me han cogido!

Dura hasta mediados de junio y son 6 horas al día 5 días a la semana. Por fin tendré la oportunidad de aprender finlandés, y lo que es más importante, practicarlo, ya que hasta ahora poco he podido cuando todo el mundo habla en inglés conmigo.

De momento el día 23 he de ir a una reunión, dónde supongo que me dirán en que grupo estoy, a que parte de la Universidad me toca ir y más detalles.

Postearé las novedades en cuanto las sepa!

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punkie53 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:16:12 +0000

I admit I have been quite a slacker lately when it comes to writing. After I check my email I check my friend's blogs to see if they have written anything lately and am disappointed when they haven't. I don't have much room to talk! So, this is my attempt to catch everyone up on what has been happening in my life lately.

I still haven't loaded my Alpaca pics on so you are going to have to be in suspense. I did get a nice email from an Alpaca owner who was concerned I was only going to get one but I assured her that I would be boarding him where I purchase him. I still haven't decided if I want to take the plunge.

We brought in the new year with our friends, Larry and Sue, who live in Kalamazoo. We spent the night, had a wonderful meal and came home New Year's Day early enough so I could go to FOW's yarn sale. I got some nice bargains!

Bruce is finally back to work after a long bout of bronchitis. He was pretty sick and ended up wheezing terrible so had to return to the doctor who gave him another antibiotic and an inhaler. I feel a little punky so have been forcing fluids, vitamin C and olive leaf, hoping to ward off any sickness.

I have a pretty important job to do starting the 17th....Aimee has her C-Section that morning and after the birth of her new dauther, whose name I am not allowed to tell yet, I am in charge of 15 month-0ld Hailee until Mom, Dad and new baby come home. I'm a little out of practice so I can't be feeling puney. Now one would think that someone who raised 3 children all born within 4-1/1 years could handle it, but boy we do mellow as time goes on. I'm just not made of what I used to be.

I spent an enjoyable 3 day weekend, complete with a 3 hour nap today! Well, I figured if I was getting sick, I should be sure to get enough rest. I have spruced up my house, cleaned off the top of my desk (yes it is made of wood-much to my surprise) and started on my Rollo (a short talk) on Ideals for the upcoming Cursillo weekend in April. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. I have to be ready to give it in practice in a month! Yikes. Okay, so I'm off to do some knitting now and settle in for "Desparate Housewives". God's blessings to all who happen to read this.