Today was the first day back for all of the teachers at our school. Since I work at a private Catholic school, the first day back is always a retreat at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church (one of the three churches our school serves directly).  Today’s retreat was very special.  A day filled with the Holy Spirit in a way that I have rarely felt it before.  I love being in a relatively large group of people (that I know), discussing our faith and enjoying each other’s company.  Our priest, Fr. Scott Ardinger from the Diocese of Allentown, PA, did an awesome job of explaining the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit and helping us to begin the process of discerning our gifts.  We finished the day with Mass, Adoration of the Eucharist, and group prayer.  It has been probably six years or more since I have had a religious experience to rival this one.  What a great day!