The Women’s Ministry of the Diocese hosted over three dozen
women, and men, at Bishop’s Ridge for Pilgrimage, the Lent retreat. Bishop Michael and the Rev. Meg Hunn were our retreat leaders for two days of
reflection and renewal in the beauty of the mountains.
More than half of the
group, and a few others, participated in the min-pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayo on
Friday, March 29. Some picked up trash along the way, others took turns carrying the cross, while others walked and prayed.
Friday evening began with dinner and sharing of our favorite scripture and prayers for the weekend. It culminated in an interactive and inspirational
Way of the Cross created by the Rev. Meg Hunn. Participants were invited to make a
cross from sticks, taste vinegar, and other activities as we made the Way of
the Cross pilgrimage. Following the Way of the Cross, everyone was invited into
the Great Silence until Saturday morning.
On Saturday morning, the Rev. Meg Hunn celebrated Eucharist. Her sermon introduced
us to Finding Dory. She used the
image of Dory’s parents building endless shell paths to their house so that she
could find her way home to remind us that God does the same thing. Like the
father of the Prodigal Son, our God is waiting for us with open arms.
Throughout the retreat there was plenty of time for
participants to spend time with God by hiking, journaling, making Anglican
prayer beads, and visiting with new friends at Bishop’s Ridge/Camp Stoney.
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