#livethefourth

[jordanhaasuky-blog]

Retreats.

Retreats are designed to promote faith in a setting outside of the classroom. These retreats vary from community service, practice of prayer, and learning to grow in your own personal faith along with your classmates. These retreats also help students grow together and develop into a family.

In my senior year, I participated in the retreat called Kairos. Kairos is a 4 day retreat that schools and churches participate in nationwide. It is a retreat specifically designed for seniors in high school and it is kept secret until you arrive at the retreat center. Kairos is a moving experience. It allows you to view life in a different perspective and see God in all things. Kairos also allows you to became more compassionate towards others and yourself by realizing the unconditional love that surrounds you. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to partake in Kairos LVIII and I wish everyone could experience God moving in our lives every day.

Kairos LVIII Group. Elverson, PA. Personal Photograph by Scott Root. 20 February 2015.

St. Mary of Providence Center. Elverson, PA. Personal Photograph by Jordan Haas. 20 February 2015.

[dedkismett]

So about two weeks ago I came back from the most amazing, beautiful, powering retreat where I met some of my new best friends and such and on the last day we talked about going back to our “normal” lives. My young team leader told us that people will view you differently and maybe even criticize you for who you’ve become. I thought of that as mild until yesterday when I finally experienced that horrible feeling. Two of my “friends“ bothered me saying “why are you guys meeting up? What’s to talk about? You already went to the retreat. It’s back to reality.” I had that sinking feeling. I wanted to cry so hard because they will never understand. They will never know how much it hurts to hear that from them. I wanna go back. I wanna leave and just be with people who understands me and love me. I miss OLR. I’m trying to Live the Fourth but people kill my spirit.

Sorry if this sounds a little jumbled but this is just how I feel atm.

[glenda2013maria]

4 years ago #K27 changed my life FOREVER. Kairos is what really helped me decide to become Catholic. Really showed me who I am as a person and what I want to become. Love y'all and miss y'all #Kairos #K27 #LiveTheFourth #tbt (at Gilmour Academy)

[fluidiul]

diul:

Because some days random acts of kindness can really change someone's life in a larger way than you think. Open doors for people Tell the person that leaves to text you when they get home Make sure the person you drive home gets inside safely Compliment others on things you genuinely like about them Ask people how their day is going Pay good vibes forward

[butweareallmadhere]

"Holding a Heart"

have you ever found a song that has more meaning to you than any other song? a song that brings you to one of the most important moments of your life? a song that transcends all the pain and all the sadness of the day? because i have and listening to it is the most freeing experience in the world.