Our young adult day retreat was a phenomenal moment to intentionally take a break from the hustle of everyday life to focus on the peace and love that comes from our faith. Oftentimes, especially as young adults, we get caught up in the motions and demands of the world (i.e., exams, work obligations, etc.) and neglect our relationship with the Lord. The day of prayer served as a wonderful "reset" to reflect on our year, how we want to develop our relationship with Jesus, and meet with other like-minded adults. The silence aspect of it, where we did not immediately start conversing with others in the retreat, was especially impactful in forcing us to truly take the time to reflect deeply on our feelings and intentions. It was so nice to come out of the day with a stronger relationship with myself, other young adults, and most importantly , Jesus! I am so excited to go into the new year with this zeal.
Anita Chacko, senior at University of Pennsylvania. She served here in Worcester in Fall of 2023.