The cacophony of our everyday lives can make it hard to find the freedom Jesus wants us to have. A personal retreat can often be just what the Divine Physician ordered. Allow the quiet to give your mind and heart the space to connect with God in His creation. Try Catholic retreat centers such as Living Waters in Maggie Valley and the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory. Learn more: www.charlottediocese.org/faith-life/retreats-conferences.
May is a momentous month in the Church and in the world – First Communions, May Crownings, confirmations, ordinations, graduations, end-of-year recitals, picnics, parties and much more. This time of year rivals the fullness of the holiday season, giving rise to the increasingly popular term “Maycember.” Now that we’re in the homestretch toward a summer respite, the Church celebrates Corpus Christi, or the Body of Christ. The very nature of this feast reminds us to slow down and find true peace by prioritizing what is most important – Jesus, the Bread of Life, made truly present in the Most Holy Eucharist. Here are three ways to do just that.