Do the words “a five-day silent retreat” sound like the last thing you want to do? I bet for most people it is. But, personally having experienced two of them, I admit they are my favorite kind of retreat.
The retreat starts with dinner and ends with lunch, where you can converse with people; all other meals are eaten in silence. The only other time you talk is once a day when you meet with your spiritual director for an hour, and you can respond as usual at the two services held daily. Continue reading “CONNECTED IN THE SILENCE”