I've heard such inspiring things about silent retreats. I think it's good to be challenged in our spiritual practices :) Thanks for sharing and I look forward to hearing more!
As courageous as Lucy Snowe! Have you read Bronte's "Villette?"
I attended mass in the Army. It was the most quieting experience in my whole military career.
I've found a lot of good thinking on the Catholic "side." Chesterton, Nouwen, Jacques Philippe, Charles Taylor... a lot less "Corinthian noise" than many supposedly Protestant churches.
If we could get past the Aristotelian language of the 16th century, we might find we could agree that there really is only one righteousness (Psa 71), and we either partake of God's fountain of life and light (Psa 36) or we don't.
Hi Greg! I’ve not read Bronte’s “Villette!” I must admit I’m quite curious now :) I will admit I’ve also found a lot of truth from the Catholic tradition as well. There’s always more to learn from each other 🫶🏻 Thanks for sharing!
Such beautiful writing Kristin!! I’ve wanted to do a silent retreat for some time. Maybe this year is the time to do so, and reading this made me eager.
Thanks for this encouragement, Blake! If you get the chance - GO! It’s something I would love to do every year going forward. I wish everyone had the opportunity!
Thanks for sharing your post, you had me at “noise cancelling headphones” 😂 I wish everyone could have the opportunity to do a silent retreat. No doubt in my mind that it would change the world! Perhaps 2025 will bring you the perfect opportunity ✨🫶🏻 Glad to connect here, Christine!
I love that you got this opportunity! I would have stood out in all the same ways you felt like you did, haha! I've always wanted to try a silent retreat, so I'm looking forward to hearing about the rest of your experience!
I really think you would love the experience, Sarah! If you get the opportunity, GO! The world would be different if more people moved toward silence ✨
I've heard such inspiring things about silent retreats. I think it's good to be challenged in our spiritual practices :) Thanks for sharing and I look forward to hearing more!
I wish everyone could have the chance to do one! Growth is often uncomfortable, but the challenge leads to meaningful change ❤️
Amen!
As courageous as Lucy Snowe! Have you read Bronte's "Villette?"
I attended mass in the Army. It was the most quieting experience in my whole military career.
I've found a lot of good thinking on the Catholic "side." Chesterton, Nouwen, Jacques Philippe, Charles Taylor... a lot less "Corinthian noise" than many supposedly Protestant churches.
If we could get past the Aristotelian language of the 16th century, we might find we could agree that there really is only one righteousness (Psa 71), and we either partake of God's fountain of life and light (Psa 36) or we don't.
Hi Greg! I’ve not read Bronte’s “Villette!” I must admit I’m quite curious now :) I will admit I’ve also found a lot of truth from the Catholic tradition as well. There’s always more to learn from each other 🫶🏻 Thanks for sharing!
Such beautiful writing Kristin!! I’ve wanted to do a silent retreat for some time. Maybe this year is the time to do so, and reading this made me eager.
Thanks for this encouragement, Blake! If you get the chance - GO! It’s something I would love to do every year going forward. I wish everyone had the opportunity!
Truly beautiful!
Fellow Protestant here, and going on a silent retreat is on my bucket list (🤣I wrote that very like in this post - https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/p/shutting-up )
I'm glad I stumbled on your writing and look forward to reading more!
Thanks for sharing your post, you had me at “noise cancelling headphones” 😂 I wish everyone could have the opportunity to do a silent retreat. No doubt in my mind that it would change the world! Perhaps 2025 will bring you the perfect opportunity ✨🫶🏻 Glad to connect here, Christine!
I love that you got this opportunity! I would have stood out in all the same ways you felt like you did, haha! I've always wanted to try a silent retreat, so I'm looking forward to hearing about the rest of your experience!
I really think you would love the experience, Sarah! If you get the opportunity, GO! The world would be different if more people moved toward silence ✨
These words align so well with what I wrote yesterday!
And Catholic weddings. 😉 I am sooooo looking forward to hear more about this! Is it next week yet?
Oh my goodness, YES, the most beautiful Catholic wedding! 💕 Thank you for your encouragement, love!