From July 14 to 16, 2023, at Pousada Palomino- Casa de la Cultura Euzébia Palomino, of the Salesian Sisters, located in Chapada dos Guimarães, in the state of Mato Grosso, the VI Retreat for Guides “For the Deep Encounter”. The Brasil Oeste 7 National Coordination had the Grace of God to have Maristella Carvalho, a member of the MBO, as an Animator, and Maria Tereza do Couto of the CL Cuiabá II of the NBO 7 as Retreat Coordinator.
The Retreat counted with the participation of 40 Guides belonging to various Local Teams of the MBO 7. These Guides did not mind the long distances, up to 1,200 km, from their Local C. to the place of the Retreat. The TOV Guide Marlene Marisa Reis, from the Central Brazil Zone – NBC 04 – of the CL Juiz de Fora also participated.
And we had the joy of the presence of the Guide, Father Eduardo Queiroz, who actively participated in the Retreat and presided over the celebration of Holy Mass.
During these three days of Retreat, the TOV Guides literally received a profound encounter with the Lord, taking them to the mountain of contemplation. The Guides testified that in this special intimacy, they were able to be in spirit and truth with Jesus, freeing them from the obstacles that distanced them from practicing true Love for God, themselves and their brothers. For the greater glory of God
