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e set aside time for the things that matter to us. “If we’re not intentional, life will quickly pass us by and what Whether it’s keeping up with our children’s ac- God can do through us will be greatly diminished.” tivities or scheduling a vacation, we plan ahead. Similarly, This August, consider making the time to recenter we can plan and intentionally set aside time for God. on Christ and on giving back to Him and the faith “We have to be intentional about our time, talent, and community by attending a one-day retreat at Our Lady treasure because there’s no other way,” says Fr. Brian O’Brien. of the Assumption. The retreat will be facilitated by Fr. Brian O’Brien, Pastor at St. Francis Xavier in Stillwater, Okla. Fr. O’Brien grew up in Stockton, Calif., and then moved to Houston, Texas, when he was 7 years old. He has been a priest since 2007 and is a big fan of both sports and retreats. “I played a lot of sports as a kid and now watch them for fun, so it’s great being in a college town like Stillwater,” Fr. O’Brien says. “I’ve been on many good retreats over the years both personal and communal. One of the best retreats I ever did was with the Carmelite Sisters in Alhambra, Calif.” Our retreat will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish on Aug. 28.
“A stewardship way of life is not easy. It requires sacrif ice. I hope that those who come will be inspired by the lives of the saints, including a few they may never have heard of.” — FR. BRIAN O’BRIEN
Fr. Brian O’Brien preaching at Easter Mass, 2021
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