Learning about the Exilic period

A biblical Lenten retreat was held at the Church of St Francis of Assisi by biblical scholar Fr David Reegon OFM Cap. from February 24 to 26.

Mar 17, 2023

By Vincent Liew
A biblical Lenten retreat was held at the Church of St Francis of Assisi by biblical scholar Fr David Reegon OFM Cap. from February 24 to 26. Some 160 participants attended, from various parishes within the Klang Valley.

Themed Exilic period, Old Testament, the retreat began with the Way of the Cross, followed by Mass celebrated by Fr David.

Besides focusing on the Book of Esther, Fr David touched on Job 29, Psalm 137, and Jeremiah 39 across seven sessions. During a session, the attendees watched movie clips about Queen Esther, followed by silent meditation and group sharing. Each group consisted of six participants, identified with a Hebrew name and its meaning explained.

At the end of the retreat, Fr David addressed questions submitted by the participants before closing with prayers of healing and recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.