retreat
Going with the flow of the Spirit: Easing into Born of the Spirit retreat
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer “For spiritual growth, we have to get out of our comfort zones. The Crucifixion wasn’t exactly a cake walk,” said junior Blaise Smith, a previous Born of the Spirit retreatant. BOS is a semesterly retreat that allows students to learn more about the Holy Spirit and grow […]
Holy Spirit-centered retreat builds confidence through charismatic movement
ALLEGRA THATCHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Over 100 students grew in knowledge and love of the Holy Spirit through the Born of the Spirit retreat over the weekend of February 22-24. Through prayer, talks and small groups, core team members and guest speakers built up the retreat-goers to live more fully in the Spirit. The core team was […]
New Student Retreat fosters fun and fellowship among freshmen
EDYTA WOLK COPY EDITOR For the Franciscan University class of 2022, the past few weeks have been filled with firsts. In addition to being the first ones on campus to see a new hall, new chapel renovations and a record-breaking class size, they were also the attendees of the university’s first New Student Retreat. The […]
Households find peace in Columbus retreat house
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER A parish that stands as a beacon of peace in a neighborhood of chaos has provided a unique and peaceful location for household retreats to be held. Holy Family Parish was established in 1877 in the historic Columbus area known as Franklinton and has been hosting Franciscan household retreats for […]