Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Young Adults Retreat with Fr. Bernard

Adoration Gospel and Homily, a Q&A Session and a Mass Gospel and Homily

The Retreat also featured a Rosary Walk and other activities, which were not recorded.

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

At a young adult retreat . . .

. . . centered on Adoration, Scripture, and Mass, participants were invited to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through listening, trust, and authentic faith.

The Gospel from Gospel of John emphasizes Jesus’ reassurance: “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” reminding believers that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that trust in Him brings peace amid life’s anxieties. The homily connects this to everyday experience . . . like the confidence felt when loved ones are present . . . showing that faith in Jesus gives courage and purpose.

A central theme is the distinction between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him through personal encounter. Faith is not meant to be lived alone but shared in community, strengthened through prayer, Adoration, and participation in the Church.

During the Q&A, key topics included:

• Marian devotion, explained through the spirituality of Saint Louis de Montfort, emphasizing that true devotion to Mary always leads to Jesus

• Vocation discernment, highlighting the importance of listening to God despite distractions and fears

• Doubt, acknowledged as part of faith, but overcome by trust in God’s constant presence

• Modern challenges, encouraging young people to seek silence, prayer, and truth amid a noisy and confusing world.

The Mass Gospel from Gospel of Luke reinforces humility in prayer through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. True prayer comes from the heart, not self-righteousness.

The retreat concludes with a Lenten call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, stressing that what God desires most is not outward actions alone, but a sincere heart—offering even one’s sins for transformation.

Overall, the message encourages young adults to:

• Trust in Jesus

• Encounter Him personally

• Live faith in community

• Pray with humility

• Respond courageously to God’s call

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Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

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During this Retreat, a brief description of future Retreats is discussed.

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Art Work

The Storm on the Sea of Galilee: Dutch Painter: Rembrandt: 1633

Uniquely, this painting was in a Boston Museum for almost 100 years, until 1990. It was stolen that year and remains missing.