It was the best time I've had in a long time. It's the only time I can think of when things are peaceful. You're out there and you don't have to worry about money or school, my car, my neighbors being jerks. Things like that you just let go of and just relax. I love the beach and it is just so gorgeous out their I didn't know such beauty could exist -- all the stars and the bright sun.
     And confession, let's talk about that. The last time I confessed I do not even remember. I was reading off the list of the Ten Commandments and was reading the questions and for some reason the answer kept being "yes" (crowd laughter). When I came out I walked over to the cafeteria and just stopped and looked up and felt the most amazing peace. The joy and peace was such a great feeling. I thought I had a lot of friends, but they're really acquaintances,…but here every one is a friend. This is my first time at a Wednesday night and everyone is so nice. I feel I can be myself with my religion. I re-established praying and thanking God every minute. I hope I can keep feeling this way and I will try coming to Mass everyday. Hopefully I'll be able to see all of you more. You help me and I'll help you out too. That's about all I want to say.
                  Rudie Ibanez

      Other Testomonials:
"I really did want to go but…" Camilo Forero
"The best $45 this shop-a-holic has ever spent!" Tomisha Eton
"I'm so excited to talk about this retreat!" Susan Gill
"I almost didn't make it back…" Kristy Pagan

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