This evening, the first day of the Parish Retreat started off with 17 participants from among the parishioners. The Retreat entitled: "Praying the Psalms" was conducted by Sr. Susan Thomas, fmm, assisted by Sr. Jackie Pan, fmm. Before the input by Sr. Susan, participants were asked how many retreats they have experienced, ranging from 5 and above to 3, 2 , 1 and none at all. She then explained the essence of a retreat and asked what our expectations were. In her introduction, she explained the term used for 'psalms' in Greek and Hebrew and the 5 books of the psalms. To start off the retreat, a video slide entitled ;Praying the Psalms' through the seasons of my life' was shown. Participants were then asked to spend some time in reflection after Psalm 1 was read and analysed. Participants were encouraged to spend the day in meditation on the psalm in preparation for the next evening's retreat.
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| The Video slide show highlighting the Praying the Psalms |
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| Participants attending the Parish Retreat |
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| Assistant Sr, Jackie Pan |
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| Sr. Susan Thomas, facilitating the Retreat |
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| Introduction to Praying the Psalms |
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| Participants in a jovial mood |
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| What is your favourite psalm? How many psalms do you remember? |
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| The three movements in our lives, in relation to praying the psalms. |
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