Author Topic: Another reason to be thankful for the Resistance (Read 4405 times)

Matthew · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2015, 11:35:00 AM »

B of A -- thank you. That's what I was looking for.

There is a direct connection with the Exercises, through Archbishop Lefebvre.

And now the Resistance is the latest heir.

Tiffany · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2015, 11:48:27 AM »

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You are so fortunate to be within "striking" distance of KY. Was it an Ignatian retreat?

That is the only kind of retreats they have there.

True to their SSPX heritage, the SSPX-MC in Kentucky has a firm favorite for retreats: the Ignatian Retreat.

I think Archbishop Lefebvre providentially discovered Ignatian Retreats himself. They have been an integral part of the SSPX apostolate ever since. There was a priest who made a "5 day" version from the original 30 day. I'm a bit hazy on the history and specific names and dates.

Ignatian retreats really are a tool used by God to transform souls for the better.

Fr. Zendejas is still firmly convinced of their usefulness, which is why he's been trying to start a retreat center ever since he left the SSPX. Fr. Pfeiffer has been offering them at his family's Boston ranch since shortly after the Resistance began.

Ignatian retreats are eminently Catholic, what else can I say?

There is no better way to help the Faithful to be fervent, and no better source of vocations and holiness in general, than Ignatian retreats.

How can women go on a retreat? Their duties are at home. I can't imagine a woman in any state of life being able to go on a retreat. Even a woman with no children who is alienated from her family would most likely be employed.

ETA: I now see the OP is a woman. This wasn't meant to offend you. I was responding to Matthew's post "There is no better way to help the Faithful ...."

B from A · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2015, 11:58:33 AM »

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How can women go on a retreat? Their duties are at home. I can't imagine a woman in any state of life being able to go on a retreat. Even a woman with no children who is alienated from her family would most likely be employed.

ETA: I now see the OP is a woman. This wasn't meant to offend you. I was responding to Matthew's post "There is no better way to help the Faithful ...."

Where there's a will there's a way. I've known women from all states of life who made multiple retreats. Women with children can get a babysitter*; women with full-time jobs can take a week vacation for it.

*I know this is not always possible, depending on the circuмstances, but many families have made it happen.

Matthew · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2015, 12:11:23 PM »

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Where there's a will there's a way. I've known women from all states of life who made multiple retreats. Women with children can get a babysitter*; women with full-time jobs can take a week vacation for it.

*I know this is not always possible, depending on the circuмstances, but many families have made it happen.

I agree. It's not so possible that you can blame those who can't swing it. It's not easy, and for some it just isn't possible. But many have made it happen over the years. They just need to arrange for babysitting. And speaking of being impossible for some, this is more likely if you have a lot of young children. As your kids get older, it's easier to find people willing to babysit for children who can basically watch themselves and/or help watch their younger siblings at the relative's house. All they are concerned about is how much work it's going to be for them.

That's why you want to go on a retreat before you get married. Highly recommended.

And I know that women are more likely to want to go, again and again. The Seminary in Winona used to restrict how often women could go, to make room for first-time retreatants. The women's retreats were always full. Of course, the Seminary could only host retreats part-time during the yearly summer vacation.

Tiffany · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2015, 12:18:07 PM »

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Where there's a will there's a way. I've known women from all states of life who made multiple retreats. Women with children can get a babysitter*; women with full-time jobs can take a week vacation for it.

*I know this is not always possible, depending on the circuмstances, but many families have made it happen.

I agree. It's not so possible that you can blame those who can't swing it. It's not easy, and for some it just isn't possible. But many have made it happen over the years. They just need to arrange for babysitting. And speaking of being impossible for some, this is more likely if you have a lot of young children. As your kids get older, it's easier to find people willing to babysit for children who can basically watch themselves and/or help watch their younger siblings at the relative's house. All they are concerned about is how much work it's going to be for them.

That's why you want to go on a retreat before you get married. Highly recommended.

And I know that women are more likely to want to go, again and again. The Seminary in Winona used to restrict how often women could go, to make room for first-time retreatants. The women's retreats were always full. Of course, the Seminary could only host retreats part-time during the yearly summer vacation.

That is wild!