USA Trip #5 Gethsemani Day 4 Bp. Stowe continued his talks, working from the documents of Vatican II and Pope Francis. In the morning he spoke about preaching and in the afternoon about Laudato Si. An important part of a retreat like this is the opportunity to interact with other priests, discussing work and issues as colleagues but also building friendships and a sense of community. The food at the monastery is quite simple but so good! Post Views: 209