In case you hadn't heard, the United States bishops were asked by the pope to gather for a week long retreat led by the preacher of the papal household. The retreat will take place from January 2-8. In the words of Father Cantalamessa the preacher, it is "to lead a series of spiritual exercises for the episcopal conference so that the bishops, far from their daily commitments, in a climate of prayer and silence and in a personal encounter with the Lord, can receive the strength and light of t...
