Introduction
If anyone were to ask how to describe the Jubilee 2000 Retreat, perhaps the best response would be "awesome". It was more than any of the 70 participants (which included 7 priests and 3 religious sisters) could have hoped for. Was it the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament? Was it the inspirational talks and prayerful presence of the priests who attended, who expounded on Church Teaching and God's Mercy? Was it perhaps the presence of so many people, ranging in ages, who shared a love for their God and their Blessed Mother, and who experienced community in a very special way? Or perhaps it was the song and praise led by the talented musicians and singers? Whatever the reason, New Norcia was a perfect setting for the Jubilee 2000 Retreat.