tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post5448088652122753250..comments2023-05-02T05:40:29.838-07:00Comments on AscendingTheHills: The Fearless Bride Retreat 2011Jessica Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-70707284656253322612011-04-20T21:57:13.705-07:002011-04-20T21:57:13.705-07:00i ate your post, i hope you don't mind :P... o...i ate your post, i hope you don't mind :P... one by one...<br /><br />i took a quick browse on the lifegiver's link... the missionary spirit never left me... but i just have to be patient with myself and do my mission here for awhile ;)...will take a closer look at it in time :)<br /><br />the parable of the ten virgins is among my favorites... in our Bible classes, it says that for St. Matthew, it is a parousia parable and is therefore written after resurrection... verse 13 is a later addition... Jesus does not moralize...<br /><br />the symbolism of oil to the Holy Spirit :)is wonderful...<br /><br />plus the explanation of the veil in jewish tradition :)...<br /><br />would love to hear more of your insights and experiences with the Lord jessica... :)thanks...Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-78701822692937059202011-04-20T15:06:14.187-07:002011-04-20T15:06:14.187-07:00Nelieta , happy to be back, glad you enjoyed the p...Nelieta , happy to be back, glad you enjoyed the post! I pray you and yours have a blessed and meaningful Easter...I love your recent post that has the beautiful pics of the Russian Orthodox church...I love visiting churches :)<br />~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-69155433612634368242011-04-20T15:03:59.594-07:002011-04-20T15:03:59.594-07:00Bill, yeah I loved the symbolism too, I wasn't...Bill, yeah I loved the symbolism too, I wasn't familiar with it either but it makes perfect sense. That was a beautiful quote, thanks for sharing :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-37791928765118591592011-04-20T15:01:23.747-07:002011-04-20T15:01:23.747-07:00Gift...thank you and welcome here, I really do hop...Gift...thank you and welcome here, I really do hope you do return! I appreciate your kind comments, I went to your blog and found it inspiring and am now following :) I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts and comments in the future. ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-43591485038443419972011-04-20T14:58:26.668-07:002011-04-20T14:58:26.668-07:00Thank you Alpana, yeah it was an incredible time! ...Thank you Alpana, yeah it was an incredible time! I had only been on one retreat before, it was shorter and nothing like this one. I guess every retreat is different, this one was so Spirit-filled one could not be but deeply touched by all that was taught and experienced there. ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-34933352446406801342011-04-20T14:47:09.029-07:002011-04-20T14:47:09.029-07:00Welcome back Jessica! The part about the veil is v...Welcome back Jessica! The part about the veil is very interesting! I never thought about it from that point of view. I really like it! Happy Easter to you and your family and may we always remember why we celebrate it.<br /><br />http://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.comNelmitravel - Nelieta Mishchenkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657335005793856123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-87868168087048193982011-04-20T06:36:44.693-07:002011-04-20T06:36:44.693-07:00I loved the symbolism of the veil (I had never hea...I loved the symbolism of the veil (I had never heard that before) and that it shows the trust the bride has in her bridegroom. The trust the bride has in her new life, that where her bridegroom leads, she will follow. I'm reminded of the quote, "I don't care what comes from His (God's) hand, whether blessing our testing, as long as it comes from His hand, I trust He has what I need."Bill Melihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299278518794588994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-26516244906246315342011-04-20T05:27:03.425-07:002011-04-20T05:27:03.425-07:00This is my first visit to this site, I really like...This is my first visit to this site, I really like it, and will be returning to read more of your posts. God Bless you and your ministryJosephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583428703584306988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-38463101146405120942011-04-19T23:55:07.305-07:002011-04-19T23:55:07.305-07:00What a come back...I have been apart of many retre...What a come back...I have been apart of many retreats way back,but didn't know the depth and meaning of all that you have written here...thanks a lot..and do keep sharing such things..it gives me strength.<br />ALPANA JAISWALMotifshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298088181053343977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-90645462705742534372011-04-19T16:57:18.539-07:002011-04-19T16:57:18.539-07:00Thank you sailor :)Thank you sailor :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-3618778874098900112011-04-19T16:44:06.760-07:002011-04-19T16:44:06.760-07:00Fantastic post!Fantastic post!Sebabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378499293459799495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-1643844557889457952011-04-19T13:08:32.017-07:002011-04-19T13:08:32.017-07:00Thank you Sweepy...and yes it was great to gather ...Thank you Sweepy...and yes it was great to gather with other women for support and encouragement. I rarely get to have such fellowship, it was beautiful! Thank you for your comment :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-75667416729422241772011-04-19T13:06:35.085-07:002011-04-19T13:06:35.085-07:00Debra, I am not familiar with Tessa Bielecki , but...Debra, I am not familiar with Tessa Bielecki , but as soon as I'm done responding to comments I'm going to google her! You are a wealth of knowledge on contemplative spirituality and I feel so blessed to have connected with you, I always learn so much through you! Thank you :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-40339562461268418332011-04-19T13:05:08.489-07:002011-04-19T13:05:08.489-07:00David...I loved the comparison too...and amen! May...David...I loved the comparison too...and amen! May our lamps never run low! Thank you so much for your comment :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-826371990606367542011-04-19T12:02:05.068-07:002011-04-19T12:02:05.068-07:00It sounds like the hallmark of a great retreat: So...It sounds like the hallmark of a great retreat: Sound as if you were renewed, enlightened, and inspired. That's great. Also, it's nice to lend support to each other as women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-72259027354809388912011-04-19T11:00:16.703-07:002011-04-19T11:00:16.703-07:00“Fearless Bride” is quite an intriguing conference...“Fearless Bride” is quite an intriguing conference title. This meeting sounds like one I’d love to have attended myself. <br />But the next best thing is hearing second hand what you experienced there… and I look forward to learning all I can on the subject of the fearless bride. <br />Are you familiar with the works of Tessa Bielecki? She is co-founder of the Spiritual Life Institute and author of several books on St. Teresa of Avila. And she’s the one who first introduced me to the theology of Bridal Mysticism.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-23632446413179322422011-04-19T09:18:52.787-07:002011-04-19T09:18:52.787-07:00So glad you're safely back. Sounds like you ha...So glad you're safely back. Sounds like you had an amazing time and learned so much about Christ and yourself. Love the comparision between faith and the oil in a lamp, we must never let it run low. Take care!!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410839514624429792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-90423349478907795702011-04-19T08:53:27.111-07:002011-04-19T08:53:27.111-07:00Thanks Mike :)
Me neither Mary! I thought the sym...Thanks Mike :)<br /><br />Me neither Mary! I thought the symbolism and history was beautiful and full of meaning! Glad you enjoyed the post :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-29539519240217646352011-04-19T08:26:11.889-07:002011-04-19T08:26:11.889-07:00Jessica, I so enjoyed this post. I had never hear...Jessica, I so enjoyed this post. I had never heard the meaning behind the veil.Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-40963009850416517572011-04-19T08:08:10.640-07:002011-04-19T08:08:10.640-07:00Sounds great Jessica, and very much looking forwar...Sounds great Jessica, and very much looking forward to your next few posts with all the insights which God has given you through this weekend. Glad you had such a great time :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-74826615211211914162011-04-19T08:02:19.951-07:002011-04-19T08:02:19.951-07:00Definitely renewed! Steeped in the Spirit! :) Than...Definitely renewed! Steeped in the Spirit! :) Thanks Corinne, it was much needed!Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-71990957304678750702011-04-19T07:59:41.225-07:002011-04-19T07:59:41.225-07:00Glad you're back renewed, Jessica. :)Glad you're back renewed, Jessica. :)Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-41484754281435111452011-04-19T07:47:19.481-07:002011-04-19T07:47:19.481-07:00Thank you Savira..hope you enjoy the article :)
A...Thank you Savira..hope you enjoy the article :)<br /><br />A...lol...thanks :) It's a beautiful parable! Had a great time...glad to be back.Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-148974006340398362011-04-19T07:43:03.017-07:002011-04-19T07:43:03.017-07:00Any parable about Ten Virgins has my complete atte...Any parable about Ten Virgins has my complete attention... glad you enjoyed your time away.<br /><br />Aalejandro guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444725035058665346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-72318487922929564672011-04-19T07:39:17.740-07:002011-04-19T07:39:17.740-07:00Welcome back... I am looking forward to herding ab...Welcome back... I am looking forward to herding about your experiences. Just the title of the retreat sounds intriguing.Savira Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463773284421101573noreply@blogger.com