Ignatius 90

Purpose in Life

A Christian vision of freedom is very different from that of the world. It’s not about doing whatever we want, whenever we want, with whomever we want. No, Christian freedom is for love. A free man takes up his life, and he lays it down for those he loves, as Jesus shows us on the Cross. A free man is a man for others.- Exodus 90

You have thought about the truths that lie under the brief sentences of the Principle and Foundation. You might read over that little paragraph throughout the week. This is a set of considerations to ponder about why God has put us on this earth. It is meant as an orientation to the entire retreat.

• Day 1: On Creation
  • Choose 1 or 2:
    • Genesis 1: First account of Creation
    • Genesis 2: Second account of creation
    • Romans 8: 35-39: Nothing will separate us from the love of Christ
    • Jeremiah 1:4-10: Be not afraid…For I am with you
    • Isaiah 9: 1-6: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light
• Day 2: On Freedom
  • Choose one or two:
    • Deuteronomy 30: 15-20: I can choose life or death
    • Mark 10: 17-31: We are free to respond to God
    • Philippians 2: 1-11: Christ did not cling to his equality with God
    • Philippians 3: 7-14: All I want is to know Christ
    • Revelation 21: 1-7: God’s desire is to live with us always
• Day 3: Repetition from Day 1 or 2

• Day 4: Free Write
  • Write a psalm about God’s love and blessing of creation
  • OR write your own Principle and Foundation.
  • Pray over what you have written.
• Day 5: Repetition of the week.