Men’s Silent Retreat <br>Interior Fortitude

Men’s Silent Retreat
Interior Fortitude

Solitude. Sacred Silence. Solidarity.

Hosted By:

Dean of Men’s Office; Chaplain’s Office; Male Student Leaders

For more information, contact: [email protected] | 517-607-2235.

 

Friday, February 2 @ 5:30PM – Sunday at 7AM

“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him.”

Psalm 62:5

A retreat participant reads from the Bible.

What to Bring:

  • Bible, journal, spiritual readings, a pen, and an open heart & mind.
  • Some homework to do with our Lord, when you need a break from prayer.
  • Sleeping bag/blankets/pillow and toiletries if you plan to stay overnight.
  • Your friends.
A retreat participant bows his head in prayer.

Friday Schedules

  • 5:20 – 5:45 p.m.: Check-in at the Old Snack Bar
  • 5:45 p.m.: Opening Instructions at the Old Snack Bar (Dean/Deacon Pete & Dr./Deacon Justin Jackson)
  • 6:15 p.m.: Supper together in the Private Dining Area (in Saga)
  • 7:00 p.m.: Vespers in the Chapel
  • 7:30 p.m.: Silent Free Time
  • 9:00 p.m.: Compline in the Chapel
  • 10:00 p.m.: Silent Free Time, Bed
A retreat participant bows his head in prayer.

 

Schedule Schedules

  • 6:30 a.m.: Matins/Laud/Prime Chapel
  • 8:00 a.m.: Silent Breakfast Private Dining Area
  • 8:30 a.m.: Silent Free Time Hillsdale Campus
  • 9:00 a.m.: TERCE Chapel
  • 10:00 a.m.: Silent Free Time Hillsdale Campus
  • 12:00 p.m.: SEXT Chapel
  • 12:20 p.m.: Silent Lunch Time, Private Dining Area
  • 1:00 p.m.: Silent Free Time Hillsdale Campus
  • 3:00 p.m.: None Chapel
  • 3:30 p.m.: Silent Free Time Hillsdale Campus
  • 6:00 p.m.: Vespers Chapel
  • 6:20 p.m.: Silent Breakfast Private Dining Area
  • 7:00 p.m.: Silent Free Time Hillsdale Campus
  • 9:30 p.m.: COMPLINE, Chapel
  • 10:00 p.m.: Silent Free Time, Bed

Good Evening Men,

  • Tomorrow (Friday, Feb 2) at 5:30PM we begin our Men’s Silent Retreat (Interior Fortitude), which concludes Sunday at 7AM.  You are NOT locked into being at the Chapel all weekend, come as you can, and know that the whole campus is your retreat center.
  • We encourage you to come at 5:30PM on Friday to receive the instructions and your retreat booklet, and then to have supper together in the private dining area. Whether you can be there for all of the retreat or just parts, please consider being a part of the Silent Retreat this weekend (offered only once per school year).  Remember, the Lord can do much with even a mustard seed of your time (especially when you give out of the precious little you have).
  • All are welcome to stay overnight in the Chapel one or both nights (it’s a popular tradition among the men to do this).
  • Snacks and water provided all weekend.