to retreat is not to surrender

back to normal programming ... just came from a three day retreat and everything went swell. i learned a lot and everything seemed enlightening while i was still in the retreat house. but when i got back, it seems that what i have learned would not be enough. it takes a lot to be different. and to be good. Fr Jong never mentioned anything about doing a,b,c when it comes to, say, problem Y. To be in the middle of the world. That is the challenge. To sanctify one's own work and offer it up to God. struggling. coping. I want to be an instrument of your peace. i hope i don't drown in all the wordliness that the world has to offer -- forgive the pun - couldn't help it :)