I’m going to attempt talking about what’s happening this weekend without giving too much away. This weekend is the final TEC of the TEC season (Nov. – April) in my home diocese. TEC is an amazing experience! Throughout the weekend, when we retreat from the world, we take a look at the Pascal Mystery- of how Christ died, rose, and went forth. We learn how to see the Pascal Mystery and Christ in our own lives- in everyday circumstances. We look at how there are certain sinful things that we need to die to. We look at the hope God surrounds us with and how to go forward in our lives while holding all we learn this weekend close to our hearts.
No TEC weekend is exactly the same as any other. Simply because at each TEC God has brought these specific people together at this specific time for a purpose. Each person is a piece of a gift from God, and when all these pieces are put together, He is giving us just a little glimpse into heaven. Each picture is different because each individual is a unique piece of the picture, and the combination of different people means a different picture, each picture is beautiful though.
Once you’ve experienced a TEC weekend, you’re instantly part of that family. My family is the April one and we are a part of the world-wide TEC community. Yes, world-wide. There’s a link on the side bar here that will take you to the TEC website if you’re interested in seeing where all the TECs are. But we are a family, some of us are broken, some are nurturing, and some are completely confused about life, but the bonds we form over a time of 3 days are truly mystical gifts from God. We may never see some people ever again, and certainly not everyone will be united at one time ever again, but the bond that occurs is one that is forever held dearly in our hearts. He truly teaches us about love and just how unconditional it is.
Another thing we learn at TEC is that we should “participate, not anticipate.” It’s saying that I’ve heard many people laminate how much they hate it, but I think its meaning extends far beyond the activity we’re doing next. It has been a lesson in life that I’ve found myself reflecting on. God has brought me to this moment right now with some purpose. I should be participating in whatever He has planned for this moment rather than looking off into the distance trying to figure out what’s coming next. He brought me to school so that I should participate in education, not that I might constantly be thinking about where I’ll live in a few years or what I’ll be doing then. He has placed me in my current vocation for a reason, I should not be anticipating one vocation or another. Today He allowed half our campus to be without electric, how does He desire us to participate in these moments? It is indeed a difficult thing to learn. If only we could pause in our lives, look around and see what God has surrounded us with and be thankful for it. If only we could see what He has brought us to and how He desires us to participate in it.
Love and warm wishes!
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