THOUGHTS AFTER A CLAUSURA

On Sunday, April 21st, we sat in St. Pauls, Macclesfield and listened to the weekend participants tell of their experiences. They spoke of the love they found, the deep feelings aroused and the certainty of God's love and care. We had heard it all before.

But isn't it WONDERFUL that we have heard it all before? Weekend after weekend the Holy Spirit takes the staff members and elevates them to the status of leaders and exponents of God's love. The Spirit takes the participants and through laughter and tears, gives them the experience of a lifetime.

We had all prayed for some time for the participants, the staff and the success of the weekend. And the wonderful result of our prayer and concern was this outpouring of love, excellent teaching and the knowledge that God loved each and every one of them.

I am sure that from the Spiritual Director and the Lay Rector of the weekend to the gofors, there were doubts and fears about the coming weekend, and yet, when it happened the Holy Spirit stepped in --- took them all by the scruff of the neck and shook them into a tremendous success, a melding of persons, so that strangers on Thursday evening were transformed into loving friends by Sunday afternoon.

We could be assured, as we assembled for the closing Eucharist, of an uplifting service, with great singing, and those witness talks of love and joy experienced in a very special Cursillo weekend.

Praise the Lord!!

Sheila Murray

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