Monk in the World Guest Post: Kathy Roy
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World Guest Post series from the community. Read on for Kathy Roy’s reflection, “The Gifts of Silent Retreat.” Every year, I go on a silent retreat as part of my commitment to living the contemplative path. I always choose a place that is secluded and nestled into nature. This year, I rented a home in Peggy’s Cove with beautiful walking trails and views of the Atlantic Ocean. I was entering the silence to prepare myself for crossing the threshold into ministry. I had been studying the mystical