I spent a few days this past week enjoying a silent retreat at the Benedictine Center in Maplegrove, MN . In fact, the retreat was more than enjoyable. It was a blissful experience. I had gone to many retreats in my lifetime and have led even more retreats than I have attended. But I have never been silent for three days. I unplugged my phone; left my computer at home; had no television, radio or newspapers at my disposal. The quiet claimed my attention. Nothing more. Many asked me what was I looking for, including the spiritual director I met with[...]
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