July 8-10 MI Canada Youth Retreat at Mount Alverno 2005

Trying to squeeze in under the beautiful rainbow
that came out after a huge rainstorm.

Testimony One

The Militia of the Immaculata retreat was something that will never be forgotten. Through the retreat I discovered the power of prayer and the happiness, clarity, and bliss that results from prayer. The significance of the eucharist was revealed, as well as my dire need to be united with Him. The main thing that I came to realize is that prayer works. For the longest time I knew intellectually that the Catholic Church bears the fullest truth and the true way to salvation but I never saw the meaning or point to prayer. During the retreat we were told to ask Mary for her graces through prayer so in response I asked for those graces to be placed upon me, and whats remarkable is that She delivered. Mary blessed me with her graces the second I asked her for them. Prayer provides what we need and I guess thats the most significant piece of wisdom I discovered through the Militia of the Immaculata. PRAY.

David Mesina, MI Youth

Testimony Two

Hey well this isnt really a question i dont know if you really care cause i bet you are really busy at the main office but to who ever this may concern i just wanted to say thank you for an amazing retreat in MI canada. i loved it so very much it touched my heart and soul and i hope you keep it here in canada forever! thank you for such great leaders and for letting us have 2 wonderful brothers with us! you rock thanks for everything the only thing you need to know about me is that i am now a totally different person with better friends and better out looks on life. it was the best 3 days of my ENTIRE LIFE..! thanks again for everything! God bless you forever! cant wait for a longer program with God! next yer i hope!………
Sincerely,
A 14 year old girl with a better Christian faith!

July 8-10 MI Canada Youth Retreat at Mount Alverno 2005

Br. Pio Maria, cfr, who was one of the main speakers on the retreat, gives an informative talk on Marin Consecration through the ideals of St. Maximilian Kolbe. (He is holding a picture of St. Kolbe)

Br. Sebastian Maria Kajko, cfr, and his small interaction group.

Youth during Benediction on the first night of the retreat.

Trying to squeeze in under the beautiful rainbow that came out after a huge rainstorm.