Tag: Retreat
Pacem in Terris hermitages offer silence, seclusion
People who make individual retreats in Pacem in Terris’ hermitages make a free-will donation, but the center gets “spiritual paychecks” in the form of letters from former “hermits” that describe their stories and experiences, said Tim Drake, executive director.
For many men, Demontreville retreats are annual respites
Since 1948, lay men from around the region and beyond have used silent retreat weekends at Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Elmo as a way to respond to God’s will in their lives through the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius.
Religious sisters host retreat for women working with trafficking victims
Working with women who’ve been trafficked can take a toll on those who hear their stories and try to help them rebuild their lives. That’s why staff members from two Minnesota organizations that work with victims of sex trafficking and other violent crimes gathered at the Carondelet Center in St. Paul June 2-3 for a necessary break.
Advent events in the archdiocese
Responding to a query from The Catholic Spirit, parishes, schools and organizations in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis submitted the following events
Retreat director: Labyrinth prayer ‘a calming, healing process’
Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Roddy, Franciscan Retreats’ director, said the graces he’s received from praying in labyrinths inspired him to commission one for the center’s retreatants.
“I’ve done it many, many times on retreats and find it just a really calming, healing kind of process,” he said. “It’s really an emptying. As you focus on just walking and whatever intention you bring in there, everything else just moves off to the side.”
Retreat center plans 50th anniversary events
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake has planned events large and small this year to mark the 50th anniversary of its first retreat, which began on Jan. 4, 1966. Here’s a listing.
Who goes on retreats?
Regular retreat attendees describe the benefits: They’re better Catholics, a father-son duo say; co-workers say “You’re different” when she gets back from being on retreat.
What’s it like to go on retreat?
Come with me to Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, where, for 50 years, people have been going to “find the missing peace.”
Catholic tour groups thrive despite economy
Although the shifting economy sometimes forces people to forgo usual vacations, Catholic tour companies do not seem to feel the impact.
A place for peace
What better place than the Holy Land to discern your next step in life?
That’s what Shirley Wanchena of St. Louis Park decided back in 1977, shortly after her husband, Victor, had died after a six-year battle with heart disease.
Men’s Conference welcomes walk-ins
The annual Archdiocesan Men’s Conference will be held March 16 at the University of St. Thomas Field House in St. Paul.
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