Picture show part of the participants
Sometimes it is good to go for a retreat. To spend time, reflecting our relationship with God. Human beings easily forget that they are creatures created by God. We act as though, we came into the world on our own.
So this retreat organised by The Light of Jesus Christ Covenant Community (LJCCC), City of Kota Kinabalu for its members was timely. It was held at the Catholic Retreat Centre, Bundu Tuhan, Ranau from 5 to 7 March 2010. It was well attended.
His eminence, Archbisop John Lee
The theme of the retreat was The Passion of Christ. It was an appropriate choice since March is in the month of Lent. The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu, his eminence, John Lee also gave a talk related to The Passion of Christ stressing that it was important to do penance during this Lenten period. He also said masses for the attendees including one on Sunday which was the closing session.
The video commentator
The movie, The Passion of Christ was shown to the retreatants and afterwards a video commentary given by a Catholic Scholar. He described the meaning and symbolism of the various scenes. And most of the retreatants agreed, this help them to appreciate and understand the movie better. Rather than considering it to be, just a good movie which made them cry.
Elder, Brother Anthony Lim giving his input
After every commentary, Elder, Brother Anthony Lim also gave additional input. Each person has to reflect on the points raised by the commentator, And for the final commentary, there was a group discussion and each one was required to share, what part of the movie scenes touched him or her the most and why.
The musicians presented spiritual songs
Finally, participants were given the opportunity to give a brief sharing. Most were touched by scene of the scourging, mother Mary (always physically present to give Jesus loving support), the two thieves (one condemned Jesus while the other was remorseful), etc..
The LJCCC is also planning to give the same retreat to the parishoners of Sacred Heart and others during this Lenten season.
