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One of us is playing monk this week. I even got to cut Matt's hair before he left for his retreat - I told him it was his novitiate vow. Hopefully he comes back and shares his collected wisdom with us.
He went to the Abbey of Gethsemani near Bardstown, KY. It's the former earthly home of Thomas Merton - only about an hour and a half from here. My friend Kevin said I should put up a Gethsemani retreat primer for those whove never been. Here's the short version:
- if you're a guy try to get in the Monastery wing - much more monk-like
- go to Vigils (night prayer office at 3:00am) at least once while you're there - very cool
- the guest library is a great resource - spend some time in there
- make SURE and go to Father Matthew's talks after Compline (last prayer office at 7:30pm) each night in the side chapel - not to be missed - a great character - lots of wisdom stored up in his 80 something year old frame.
- go walk in the woods
- don't try to do too much agenda wise - rest, pray, eat, rest, take naps, read, pray, etc.
More later...
| posted by + Alan | 8:34 PM | |