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Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:16 pm to mpar98
I've been several times and really enjoyed it. I'm 30 btw and it's nice to just get away.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:37 pm to mpar98
I go to mine in 2 weeks...this will be my 10th year.
A.M.D.G.
A.M.D.G.
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:40 pm to mpar98
My Grandpaw used to go yearly with the KCs and I plan to go in the future.
One question though, several of yall know people that go with groups. What's the reasoning behind that? I'd find it much more effective to go alone and not with friends.
One question though, several of yall know people that go with groups. What's the reasoning behind that? I'd find it much more effective to go alone and not with friends.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:41 pm to mpar98
I've been to Grand Coteau (also run by Jesuits) for a silent retreat and it was great. Will probably go again next yr.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:44 pm to Slickback
I haven't been to Manresa before but I've been on my fair share of retreats. My assumption is that it's easier to get people there if they sign up as a group. So getting various mens clubs to find a weekend that works is better logistically.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:51 pm to mpar98
When I was in treatment, they sent a group of guys there on a retreat a couple times of year. Ive seen many of completely broken people find whatever it is they were looking for there. It comes highly recommended from the people i know that have been there.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:53 pm to mpar98
interesting to me that every single poster in this thread who has actually attended posted positive comments and most all say they are going back again...
this has grabbed my interest...
this has grabbed my interest...
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:01 pm to Spankum
Fun fact: Tom Benson goes on these retreats quite often. He usually brings a Saints player or two when he goes.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:02 pm to mpar98
I have been to Manresa about 15 times. I enjoy it and always come back refreshed. I participate in mast things but you can do as much or as little as you want. The grounds are beautiful. The food is very good. Homemade biscuits with breakfast. Red beans and spaghetti and meatballs for lunch. Fried catfish, pork roast, and chicken for dinner. The Abita Beer people are in my group and they generously keep us well stocked. My only complaint is that the wine they serve with dinner is not very good (it is free). We always bring our own. It is relaxing to just sit outside on the rocking chairs as long as the mosquitos are not bad. I do fine with the silence.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:13 pm to geauxpurple
I have been asked to go for years by my FIL and have never gone. I was afraid you had to "open up" in front of others and definitely not something I wanted to do in front of him lol
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:19 pm to mpar98
It is a phenomenal spiritual experience and I recommend it with enthusiasm. I have been going for about 15 years and have found it spiritually refreshing. The facilities are beautiful and the food is great, sure. But the silence and beautiful surroundings permit you a level of prayerfulness and reflection that is unmatched.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:23 pm to Spankum
Yea. I need to find a weekend to go and just do it.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:24 pm to LC412000
Definitely not an "opening up" as a group type deal. You can go to confession if you like or just go meet with one of the priests and talk to someone if you need to.
The entire retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and it is run by the Jesuit priests. It's Catholic, but there are several protestant groups that go as well. The weekend I used to attend had about 60 protestant men drive down from Memphis to attend. You'd never know as most all of them attended mass. I'm pretty sure a lot of them even received communion.
The entire retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and it is run by the Jesuit priests. It's Catholic, but there are several protestant groups that go as well. The weekend I used to attend had about 60 protestant men drive down from Memphis to attend. You'd never know as most all of them attended mass. I'm pretty sure a lot of them even received communion.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:28 pm to Golfer
Okay, sounds great! What does something like this cost?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:33 pm to LC412000
You can go and not have to say a word to anyone for like 36 hrs. It's great.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:34 pm to TIGER2
It's free.
They do ask that you give what you can, or about $400 if you can afford it, or more if you are able.
They do ask that you give what you can, or about $400 if you can afford it, or more if you are able.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:46 pm to LC412000
Nothing like that. You are not even supposed to talk. Everyone is made to feel very comfortable there. I highly recommend it.
quote:
I was afraid you had to "open up"...
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:47 pm to mytigger
Can you smoke cigars in your free time?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:47 pm to mytigger
My dad is a deacon and has been going for 6 -7 years, he asked me and my brother and brother in laws to go every year and I haven't been yet. I told him this year I'll definitely be there, we go in September.
I wasn't sure how I would enjoy it but after this thread, I'm looking forward to it. I'm 30 by the way
I wasn't sure how I would enjoy it but after this thread, I'm looking forward to it. I'm 30 by the way
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