long island retreat 4/25/08 - 4/27/08

[fraankie]

a wonderful way to enchance your recovery and spirituality
everyone is invited
you can call or e-mail for resvation

New York Province Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House, Inisfada

[miss communicat]

Thanks

But I'm confused
I went to the website and the calendar seems to indicate the retreat is for men with gambling addictions. Did I miss something? I'd be interested in going if this is an AA thing.

[fraankie]

it started as a GA retreat about 30 years ago
but
hey, it's GA, AA, NA, as long as you don't see the DA
lol
seriously, it's a spiritual weekend
but
yes, a men's retreat
and many, as myself, have been attending thurout their recovery
if you check the calendar
there is a program for women

it's a wondeerful weekend of spirituality
quiet, serene, friendly, soul cleansing, inner focus
beautiful dining room, grounds, rooms, religious artifacts, etc
groups, focus lectures, confession, healing mass, rosary walk, spiritual consultaion
you can attend what you wish

interesting history
Mr. and Mrs. Brady built the mansion with a religious theme
chapels, staions of the cross, etc
they were very much involved with the church
as vicars or such
and the Pope even visited in the 1930's
after Mr. Brady passed away
his wife donated the property to the church
and
moved to serve at vatican city
it was a monastery, etc
and
now serves as a sanctuary for many
as per website

the grounds are always open
and
i've gone there occasionally to sit in the gardens


best
frankie

[miss communicat]

sounds lovely. I will visit another time.

[fraankie]

no time like the present
lol
seriously,
that is so cool

"Location: in the present moment"


best
frankie