Finding community, working toward a sacramental life

I have been reflecting on community lately having just got back from a five day retreat at Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham.
Our prayer, fellowship, and the opening of our hearts and souls by the grace of God through the hospitality and faith of the monks made me realize how important it is to share our lives in God's love.

I am glad to have another community to share some of my journey with- first this BC mission trip, and second the Mustard Seed Community itself. I am glad that to know that we are holding each other in prayer, and have been getting to know each other.

I realize there are challenges also to community when my fears come up. I believe this is a good opportunity to grow, and to become more fully alive.

I know the sacramental life is critical in forming community. Sharing in liturgy and Eucharist is very important, and this helps us have the strength and confidence to truly open ourselves to God and one another.

I know I am better at theory than practice. And I hope and pray to have the trust and courage to practice this.

Another thought kicking around in my head is the hardship we will see not only in the handicaps of the children but also in the poverty of Jamaica. I believe this will also reveal my own spiritual poverty.

Blessings to y'all and look forward to seeing you soon.

Bill Gural