Thursday, October 30, 2008

Day of Recollection at Mt. Angel Seminary

Tommorow is a Day of Recolllection for Mt. Angel Seminary. Here is the schedule and information that was handed to us:

Day of Recollection

October 31, 2008

Bishop Joseph Pepe, Director

Schedule for the Day

7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Morning Prayer
8:00 Mass
8:45 Lectio Divina or Spiritual Reading & Reflection
10:00 Conference by Bishop Pepe
Followed by reflection, rosary, prayer, time before Blessed Sacrament,
lectio, journaling, quiet walk
11:45 Lunch - in silence
Followed by rest, exercise, personal prayer
2:30 Conference by Bishop Pepe
Followed by reflection, rosary, prayer, time before Blessed Sacrament,
lectio, journaling, quiet walk
4:15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Quiet time, Gospel-Homily, Benediction
5:15 First Vespers of All Saints
Abbey Church
5:45 Dinner - in silence
Followed by prayer or spiritual reading
7:30 Rosary
Followed by Compline & Marian Hymn

The day is to be spent in silence from after breakfast until after Compline.

Studies, including academic reading and writing, are not to be engaged in.
TV, DVDs, Videos, internet email, etc. are not to be used.
Classical or religious musical CDs are acceptable when played softly.
During the Day of Recollection each seminarian is encouraged to learn how to use
Silence as a tool for spiritual growth and development on the interior life.

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