A Letter from Our Director
Dear Friends,
Traditionally, Fall is the season of the harvest. At this time of year, as we approach the month of October, farmers are preparing to “bring in” the work of their labors. Hopefully, it will be a bumper crop that will provide sustenance for many people!
The closest I’ve ever come to “harvesting” a crop is picking my own apples from a tree in an orchard! It is hard work, but I can fully understand the pride that farmers must feel when they watch the fruits and vegetables ripen on the trees and vines.
At this time of year, I am especially drawn to the scripture story of the Vine and the Branches (John 15: 1-15). Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who live in me and I in them will bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.” Any farmer would certainly understand Jesus’ words! We, the branches in God’s kingdom here on earth, must stay “attached” to Jesus, the vine. Without the nourishment we receive from Jesus, we cannot bear fruit—charity, patience, forgiveness, compassion, acceptance—in our lives.
Perhaps as you enjoy a nice, crisp apple during these Autumn days you will ponder Jesus’ words: “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” Maybe you will consider enjoying one of the programs here at the Center in order to deepen your “attachment” to Jesus in the hopes of bearing much fruit! You are welcome any time!
Click the links here for our October offerings: Home Page or Our Brochure
God bless you!
Sister Marie
Traditionally, Fall is the season of the harvest. At this time of year, as we approach the month of October, farmers are preparing to “bring in” the work of their labors. Hopefully, it will be a bumper crop that will provide sustenance for many people!
The closest I’ve ever come to “harvesting” a crop is picking my own apples from a tree in an orchard! It is hard work, but I can fully understand the pride that farmers must feel when they watch the fruits and vegetables ripen on the trees and vines.
At this time of year, I am especially drawn to the scripture story of the Vine and the Branches (John 15: 1-15). Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who live in me and I in them will bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.” Any farmer would certainly understand Jesus’ words! We, the branches in God’s kingdom here on earth, must stay “attached” to Jesus, the vine. Without the nourishment we receive from Jesus, we cannot bear fruit—charity, patience, forgiveness, compassion, acceptance—in our lives.
Perhaps as you enjoy a nice, crisp apple during these Autumn days you will ponder Jesus’ words: “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” Maybe you will consider enjoying one of the programs here at the Center in order to deepen your “attachment” to Jesus in the hopes of bearing much fruit! You are welcome any time!
Click the links here for our October offerings: Home Page or Our Brochure
God bless you!
Sister Marie
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Thank you for updating your own records for us!
Please be sure to look for us on Facebook: IHM Conference/Retreat Center in Bryn Mawr, PA...if you like and share our posts, you will be helping to spread the ministry of the Center to others! Thank you!
Also, be sure to check out our new Photo Gallery Pages by clicking here! We are posting, in slideshow format, all the photos we have taken at any event or program hosted here at the Center.