Mundelein

I have been in Mundelein for a week retreat with my fellow Marists. Retreats are a wonderful way to really recharge yourself spiritually, especially if you find a retreat house located in the country. We have a beautiful lake here with a three mile hike around it. There are plenty of deer walking around the grounds as well. It is very peaceful and relaxing, giving me ample time to pray, meditate and converse with God, as well as connect with fellow Marists that I have not seen in a couple of years. Ideally, a retreat would be one where you find solitude, but this retreat was combined with a gathering so that we can have good old fashioned fellowship and share with each other our joys and struggles in our various ministries.

Retreats can be directed or they can be private. Basically it is up to you and what works for you. In any event, it is a time for you to read the Sacred Scriptures as well as some other spiritual works. I have been reading Scott Hahn's book, First Comes Love and Vinny Flynn's book, Seven Secrets of the Eucharist.


If you ever have the opportunity to go on a retreat, whether it is a weekend retreat or a week long retreat, you should take advantage of it. You will experience many blessings in the silence and solitude of being with God.