Once a year the clergy from St. Columbkille Parish gather over a weekend for a retreat. It also gives a chance for the priests and deacons from St. Columbkille to spend time together.
This year the retreat was based on the book Falling Upward by Fr. Richard Rohr.
It was largely about the paradigm shift that often takes place in the lives of people as they realize that what they once thought was important isn't anymore. It was pointed out that when clergy have had the privilege of walking through the process of dying, their values change.
The retreat was led by Deacon Duane Thome. Incidentally, it was realized that Dcn Thome was ordained before Fr. Vogel was born.
Once of the traditions of the group, which has been meeting at the Benedictine Retreat House in Schuyler since 1998, is a four mile walk around the section.
One of the great things about the retreat is the slow pace which allows everyone time to think and pray ...
... or sneak off to check email.
It was a very good retreat.
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