Testimonials
From the June 2017 Immersion Volunteers:
“I enjoyed meeting the Sisters and the other volunteers. I enjoyed helping out with activities and learning new skills. I loved learning the history of the chapel and visiting the Sisters’ homes. I enjoyed the small group prayer times and the owl prow! I know I’ve become a lot closer to Jesus and this helped me with my discernment.” – Amy Wegrzyn
“I appreciated having 1-2 days with each of the mission areas to get a fuller appreciation for the work and the Sisters…It was wonderful to participate with many of the Sisters in their daily prayer, celebrations and community.” – Claudia Johnson
“I felt It was an excellent balance of activity, community and quiet time…” – Claudia Johnson
“My experience with the program provided me with greater insights, both of the PHJC community and of myself. Through our time together, there was a trust and an opening of the heart – a subtle shift in my receptiveness to the Spirit. I look forward to future opportunities to engage with this program.” – Claudia Johnson
“There were so many good experiences. I like the prayer/reflection times and glad there was time for that. I like…”breaking bread” in all the different living communities. There were so many good things about MoonTree: the planting of trees, the working in the woods, learning new skills, working in community to achieve a common goal.” – Teresa Cecil
“This felt like “heaven on earth.” As I soaked in all of the nature, it truly felt like I was walking on sacred ground. It reminds me of the Transfiguration…This was a mountain top experience where I came face-to-face with the Divine…” – Teresa Cecil
From the December 2016 Immersion Volunteers:
“I liked seeing and interacting with people as we worked. The people made the job into a prayer and sacred moment with the God within them.”
“I grew personally and spiritually by seeing God in the ordinary moment. I saw myself grow throughout the days as I began to notice beautiful and sacred moments during the planned activities.”
In this experience, I “learned about my desire to live more simply.”