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These gorgeous Catholic retreat centers are open this summer

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After all we've been through, it's a good time to take time to recharge in a beautiful, inspiring setting.

The past year spent living in fear and isolation under the coronavirus pandemic and its accompanying lockdown has been difficult for many people.

For Catholics, for whom the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life,” doing without the sacraments has left many sorely in need of a spiritual reboot.

Aschurches beginning to reopen, it’s a good time to take stock and chart a course for spiritual growth. Why not jump-start a return to regular worship with a retreat?

Spiritual retreats are not just for priest and religious. In fact, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops urges lay people to take advantage of opportunities to go on a retreat: “In the midst of your busy lives, a retreat opportunity affords you time of silence and clarity that cannot be found in the world.”

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These gorgeous Catholic retreat centers are open this summer
 

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As to beauty I would add Demontreville just east of St. Paul MN and Cloisters on the Platte just south of Omaha. Both do a good job of retreats as well. The first is men only and the second has alternating weeks for men and women.
 
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I tried to get in one but they stated no dogs allowed!
Demontreville had a dog in residence a few years ago. Not a 'therapy dog' but just a stunning Irish Setter.
 
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Demontreville had a dog in residence a few years ago. Not a 'therapy dog' but just a stunning Irish Setter.

I know. I met him once. He used to water the plants.
 
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I freakin love Big Sur, if you guys have never been you need to check it out. One of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world. Without question.

I definitely want to check out that retreat center.

My fiancée is going on a retreat this coming weekend with the Sisters of Life in upstate NY. I'm wondering where exactly, would be cool if it was one of these but they don't look like upstate locations.
 
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Gloucester Massachusetts is beautiful but I would be leery of a Jesuit retreat.
I agree. And yet not all Jesuits are created equal. Different provinces, different histories, different histories at particular retreat houses. It adds up to some Jesuit retreats being great and some being a stinking cesspool. Caveat emptor.
 
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I tried to get in one but they stated no dogs allowed!

Wrong kind of dog. Corgis sit at the right hand of the Head of the Anglican Church don't they?

That's why the Irish Setter got in - he was a good Irish Catholic.
 
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Wrong kind of dog. Corgis sit at the right hand of the Head of the Anglican Church don't they?

That's why the Irish Setter got in - he was a good Irish Catholic.

I am a Catholic Corgi! Plus, i always wipe my paws when entering a building!
 
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