I leave today for a retreat in Alabama, the first of eight weeks over the next two years. (This is the first session of a 2-Year Academy for Spiritual Formation, a program of The Upper Room.)
I will be leading daily prayer, one of my favorite things. Prayers upon waking and before sleeping. And a service of Eucharist before dinner.
We will be on this journey of faith, of hope, of drinking deeply of the gifts of the spirit, of the gifts of community, prayer, learning, and liturgy.
For all of us who travel, for those who labor to care for us on retreat, for all who tend the tasks at home so that we can be away. For all who long for retreat but do not have the resources to set apart time in their lives for such a journey. Bless all who are setting out on journeys of any kind throughout the world. Travel with each one. Amen.
All the Wonders 
Every blessing to you and the entire Academy #41 community! I hope you get to know my dear friend Phil, who is a participant. And my very best to retreat leader Pat and faculty Loyd and Roger. I treasure my Academy experience and send prayers to all.
Wonderful. I’ll be looking forward to meeting him.