Meeting Halfway: Chicago and South Bend Co-Host Mid-Winter Retreat

Let's face it - life is busy, sometimes even overwhelming.

In the midst of a crazy week, or month, or semester, how many of us have found ourselves hungering for some rest, some time away from the grind, some quality time with friends and with God?

Members of the South Bend and Chicago regions willingly navigated the snowy Indiana Toll Road for just such an opportunity.

In mid-January, these ACE Advocates gathered between their respective hometowns at the Holy Cross Center in LaPorte, IN, for a winter retreat.  There was time to rest, to recharge, and of course to pray and reflect together, focusing  on the theme of "Satisfying the Hungry Heart."

Below, you can view a slideshow of photos from the weekend, taken by the talented Andie Cisneros.

Interested in attending such a retreat yourself?  Contact the ACE Advocates staff!  Regions around the country will be sponsoring retreats on the same theme over the coming months, and a step-by-step planning binder makes it easy to host a similar retreat or day of reflection with your own community.