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A Retreat Journal Ebook"First Things First, A Personal Retreat Journal" is my newest Catholic ebook! C. S. Lewis – “Put first things first and we get second things thrown in: put second things first and we lose both first and second things.” Are you as busy as I am? Are you having a problem finding time to pray? Do you find yourself putting God at the bottom of your list of things to do? Do your priorities all seem discombobulated? Sometimes we get so busy that we are not able to see that we are not spending enough time with God. We want to change things. We want to put God first in our lives, but we are not sure how to do it. And we think we are all alone. I was feeling that way when I went on my private retreat last year. I knew I really needed some alone time with God and I knew I needed to get my priorities straightened out. I wasn’t really sure how I was going to do that or where God was going to lead me, but I was glad I finally took the time to find out. It had been a long time since my last retreat. While on retreat, I discovered that I really needed to put God first. And the theme of my retreat soon became “First Things First.” Put God first and the rest becomes easier to figure out. “First Things First, A Personal Retreat Journal” is my journal of that retreat. It is a short simple ebook that will inspire and inform you.
Review of First Things FirstI love going on retreats - getting away from everyday noise and busyness and spending time with God.Have you ever been on retreat? If you haven't, you may be curious, anxious or even not sure you want to go. Whether you regularly take a retreat as a faith practice or never been on one and want to know more, you will enjoy reading Colleen Spiro's book - First Things First, a Personal Retreat Journal. "Retreats are not just for monks and priests and nuns. We are all called to grow in our relationship with God." Colleen kept a journal she knew she would be sharing with others as she experienced a silent retreat. She shares with us her preparation, her thoughts and emotions, tools that help deepen her time there, and what she learns. I think the best new idea I took from her easy to read book was to journal more before I go on retreat. She expressed her emotions before leaving and her exploration what to bring with her. Too often I rush into that time away. Colleen's lesson is to slowly prepare through journaling and prayer. Another lesson is the record what you observe to capture those lessons too. For example Colleen watched a mother duck and her babies that led her to ponder patience - something we all can learn. First Things First - is a wonderful book for the experienced retreater or one who is going for the first time - and one you will enjoy. - Jean Wise Read about what it is like to go on a silent retreat. Read about how silence is needed in our prayer life and how, even at a retreat house, it can be difficult to find. Read and pray the reflection questions included in the journal. I share my journal of a silent retreat in hopes that my experience will inspire you to spend more time with God in solitude and silence. It is through silence and listening, we can truly hear God speaking to our hearts. You may purchase this ebook for only $2.99! Choose 1 of these 2 ways. 1. To get the Kindle version, click on the link in the Amazon.com box below. OR 2. To get a pdf version to read on your computer or to print out, click on the Add to Cart button. After payment is processed you will be emailed a downloadable link to the ebook. 
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Testimonials/Reviews
Colleen begins her journal a couple of weeks before the retreat. She records all her thoughts, what she does, how she feels... giving us a good idea of what actually happens on a retreat, both physically and spiritually. Her journal provides us with a model: we might want to keep a similar journal in order to get the most out of our few days (hours) of silence.
... If you feel in need of a little silence and time-out from your busy life, I'd recommend you read Colleen's book. It doesn't matter whether you go away for a few days like Colleen or organise a mini retreat-at-home, this book will give you some helpful ideas so you can make the most of your special time with God. - Sue Elvis