We came out of retreat this morning! Out of the woods, and back into the clearings of civilization (or something).
We had a fantastic retreat preached by Fr. James M. Sullivan, O.P., currently stationed at St. Pius V Church in Providence, RI. Father jokingly said the theme of the retreat would be, “All I Ever Needed To Know I Learned in the Novitiate”, and it truly was a most excellent review of the basic principles and foundations of Dominican life. There were conferences on the evangelical counsels (poverty, chastity, and obedience), the theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity) and trust in God. Father also gave wonderful homilies every morning. We’re so glad we recorded everything and can listen again some time!
Father giving a conference in our chapel
Father is very animated, so it was a challenge to get pictures during his conferences. So…
…he allowed one of the sisters to snap his picture during a session of private direction.
Thank you for everything, Father Sullivan! We hope to see you again some day!
Dominican Life on Lotus Lane 