The theme
for the freshman retreat this year was Ora et labora (Pray &
Work). The day began with practice and the assigning of roles
for Mass which would be said later in the day. Some students also performed a
short pantomime of the story of Saints Benedict and Scholastica.
Steve
Luna offered a presentation about “Men and Prayer.”
The
Eucharist followed with Fr Gregory Congote presiding. His homily was on Our
Lady of the Holy Rosary.
After a
snack break, Fr. Daniel Lenz gave an explanation of the Medal of St. Benedict
along with a presentation about the life of Saint Benedict written by Saint
Gregory the Great.
After
lunch the students had a break. In the afternoon Virginia Tardy gave a
presentation on Ora et Labora with Mount
Michael
