The Still of the Silence
1 day ago
27 July, 2008
Genesee, Here I Come
Well, I am about to embark (tomorrow morning, that is) on the highlight of my summer, my week-long retreat at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, NY. I am very excited to be taking in some silence, solitude, and even some scenery at a nice contemplative monastery. So, just a note to all of you that while I am out seeking some spiritual regeneration, please pray for my success. Please pray for me during this retreat, that I may come out of it more committed to the authentic Christian life and more able to serve the Lord. I'll be praying for you, rest assured.
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Brother Patrick,
Hope you have a good retreat. I do have a question. Did St. Joseph Marello or any other Oblate of St. Joseph have any writings or thoughts on making a good retreat?
Being from Philadelphia many around here go to Malvern Retreat House. The standard greeting for those who go to Malvern is is "Prosit - may it go well with you".
Prosit!
Pete
Pete,
I had a very nice retreat. I'm captivated by the vastness of the Trappists' farm. I have no idea how they manage it all. I am not aware of any writings or thoughts of Marello (or other Oblates) on making retreats, but I imagine there must be some, somewhere. I'll have to do a little digging for that one.
I have heard great things about Malvern, but have never been there. I'll have to give it a try. With the Trappists, the only standard greeting was a smile and a nod, as their retreats are all silent. However, we at the seminary use "Prosit" after Mass, to which the celebrant responds "Vobis (or tibi, for one person) quoque," which I suppose is a much cooler way of saying, "Same to you."
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