Episode 194: Introductory Course - Session 10 - Serious Knowledge of the Faith and Annual Retreat

Serious Knowledge of the FaithTo understand the faith we must develop a habit of study, for God wills that we labor toremedy the ignorance that results from original sin: “By the sweat of your brow you shall eatbread” (Gen 3:19, NABRE). Those who have been away from formal schooling for some timehave no reason to be intimidated. Within the busyness of daily life, the Lord has opened up formodern man a rich variety of channels to arriving at knowledge of Him. A plethora of digital andaudio books, recorded talks, and videos of spiritual conferences can easily be at hand, asidefrom those opportunities we have to engage in spiritual conversation or even more formallearning with those possessing sound spiritual and theological formation.Annual RetreatThe key word for any retreat is conversion. Without despairing or becoming discouraged overour weakness and inconstancy, we must realize that we are always in need of returning to God,from whom we fall away by failing to respond to His love. Thankfully, God’s mercy is infinite,and He is always inviting us to begin again, to be made new creatures in His grace and love.