My retreat with the Lord was one of the most beautiful
birthday gifts He has given me. It surely wasn't
coincidence that He allowed our retreat to happen a few
days before my birthday. It surely wasn't coincidence that
The Passion of Christ would be shown in the retreat. It all
wasn't coincidence and I know that it was all PROVIDENTIAL.

I had a wonderful time with the Lord. It was simply being
there for Him and as I watch the pain in His eyes during
the Passion, I know that I ache with Him. From there, I
realized that I should always remember that look as I begin
my day. If I ever think of sinning, I should remember His
look of pain and whether or not I shall add on to it. I am
thankful for this movie as I now know how raw the emotions
are, how painful it truly was, and how he decided to take
this cross no matter what the COST because for love of us
and it touches my heart to the very core.

The retreat centered on the Passion of our Christ. And no
matter who portrayed, what kind of film it was, now I
picture it as a remembrance of what He did for us, and how
I add suffering to Him as I sin again and again. But more
importantly, the message of love was so evident that each
time, tears would slowly fall on my face.

I am grateful for the love the Father has for me, and how
it transcended to Christ. I am grateful that He
resurrected, to show us that His being man was truly for us
to realize the love He has for us.

I am humbled, we are unworthy, but nevertheless, He loves
us still.