
Recipe for a Fruitful Retreat
Rob Marco answers the question, “What makes for a fruitful retreat?”
Rob Marco answers the question, “What makes for a fruitful retreat?”
“The Benedictine vow of conversatio morum is a renewal of the baptismal vow. It is an absolute decision that I want to die and rise with Christ, and that I renounce all seductive counterfeits.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Claire Dwyer talks with Jeff Cavins about how the Bible Timeline and The Bible in a Year began, what God is doing in the Church today, how knowing salvation history can deepen our prayer lives, and some exciting announcements about the future.
“After a number of intense exorcism sessions, the demons were weakening. It seemed to me that they just might be weak enough to be compelled, by the power of Jesus, to reveal their names. Having their demonic names gives additional power to cast them out and suggests that the time of their exit is approaching.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
There is cause for hope in the Church today, in the hearts of young men discerning the priesthood.
The saints are powerful intercessors in exorcisms.
“By opening ourselves to God’s will, we allow God to take us beyond ourselves into something much deeper than we could have imagined.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, CFR
“There is a danger in the life of faith and of prayer when we reduce our relationship with Jesus just to personal action and accomplishments alone.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
“How do you allow obedience to set you free in your daily life?” Fr. Derek Sakowski offers a reflection on obedience and the rule of St. Benedict.
“All things for God must begin before God, on our knees.” – Dan Burke