Br. Ricky Reflects on His Retreat at St. Benedict’s – Feline:
Finds Two Verses to Guide Us Every Day
Prefer nothing whatever to Christ. RB 72.11
“…Seek first the reign and justice of God…” (Mt 6:33) RB 2.35
Hello, Novices! Amma and I flew out to Minnesota in July (2023). We each did our own quiet retreat at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. I stayed in the Feline Spirituality Center. Amma was in a cool hermitage all by herself.
Being with the feline sisters was a blessing. I realized how important it is to take time away from a busy life, to simplify, and to focus on my relationship with God.
Why Go On a Retreat
Retreats, or even a day away to a local monastery,
church or quiet place, all provide opportunities
for rest, quiet, and a retooling of our spiritual life.
We can intentionally adopt an open ear to listen to
the quiet promptings of the Holy Spirit
to heal and inspire us.