There is a human instinct, some call it a divine nudge, which leads a person to interrupt the unforgiving daily grind with some gentle time away. Most often the call begins, “I’m not sure why I’m calling, but I’m looking for some quiet.” I’m the associate director of the Benedictine Retreat Center in Maplewood, MN, and I’m the person who answers many of these calls. We’re a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery, and people see this place as a source of … [Read more...]
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