Here is a reflection written by one of our members about the recent National Sursum Corda Retreat at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago:
Where I come from we do not have the opportunity of attending a daily
Mass in the extraordinary form, nor do we have confessions, spiritual
direction, or friends who share the same values. During the beautiful
weekend spent at Mundelein Seminary for Sursum Corda, all of these
things and more were available to us. Some of the main highlights during
the weekend were: daily Mass, confessions at any time, spiritual
direction, square dancing, Compline on Friday night, a Rosary walk to
Kolbe Shrine in Marytown (where we also received an excellent tour),
watching The Quiet Man, volleyball tournaments, the talent show
on Sunday night, conferences given by the Canons, and the close of
every night with evening prayers. Of course in between these events we
had meals and time to socialize with others who came from around the
country to be a part of this grace-filled weekend. In the evenings
(after prayers) we would gather in the livingroom to play games, talk,
and enjoy each others company. We were able to get away from the world
and refresh and enrich our souls. We left Mundelein with new armor and
weapons to defend our beautiful Faith - to stand up and fight for
truth. On Sunday we were blessed with the addition of Canon Talarico,
Canon Hellmann, and some other members of the Institute from the Shrine
in Chicago to our company. I know there were many who had to put a lot
of hard work into making this weekend possible, and I thank them with
all of my heart and pray that God blesses them abundantly for their
generosity. I especially thank Canons Huberfeld and Stein, who
dedicated themselves entirely to this event. Sursum Corda was a lasting
experience that I will never forget. God willing, I will definitely be
returning next year.
―A.M.
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