Our Seniors boarded the bus with great excitement as they headed down to Stella Maris Retreat House in Long Branch. It was a most beautiful day in every way - 75 degrees - on the ocean - enjoying the blessing of time away with the Lord and their sisters, Graduating Class of 2011!
Special guest, Rev. Bill Paige, reflected on the Word of God and his own life, filling everyone with hope and inspiration for their journey ahead. Eddie, their Retreat Director for all 4 years, once again shared his enthusiasm and love of God until their cups overflowed.
As they threw their worries into the ocean, trusting in God's plans for a future full of hope, they laughed and ran in the sand enjoying the gift of time away from the stresses of daily life. Free to be for their sisters, they then gave the lifeline of friendship to one another. We spoke their names, reflecting on the gift of who they are to the Benedictine Academy community. As their time together sadly started to come to a close, they toasted their friends and their class with good wishes and blessings. A bitter sweet ending to a most amazing retreat.
