silent retreat
Austria Adventures: What I learned while not talking
MICHELLE FORTUNATO AUSTRIA CORRESPONDENT This past weekend, I had the opportunity to go on a silent retreat. When I first saw the signs advertising the retreat back in October, my thoughts were something along the lines of, “I can’t think of anything less exciting. Why would I want to … be silent?” And then people […]
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Silent retreat emphasizes examination of conscience, spiritual healing
BY PABLO BOTEYO STAFF WRITER The buzzing of the light bulb, clinking of the heater and the swirling of the ceiling fan were some of the only sounds 28 Franciscan University students heard on a silent retreat over the weekend of Feb. 27- March 1. These students spent more than 48 hours in silence praying, […]
