The group that attended the April 12-14, 2024 The Journey Hike Retreat, which was held on the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes. COURTESY OF CHARLIE HARDESTY
‘The Journey’ helps young adults step away from life’s chaos, and into God’s creation
BY WKC STAFF
Eight young adults attended the April 12-14, 2024 The Journey Hike Retreat, which was held on the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes.
Inspired by the Latin phrase attributed to St. Augustine, “Solvitur Ambulando” (“in walking, it is solved”), the hike retreat provided space and time for young adults to be available to the loving call and presence of God. This was the third retreat of its kind led by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
Fr. Gary Clark, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Paducah, celebrates Mass during the April 12-14, 2024 The Journey Hike Retreat, which was held on the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes. COURTESY OF CHARLIE HARDESTY
The hike included intentional space for reflection, prayer, fellowship, and Mass celebrated by Fr. Gary Clark, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Paducah.
Future hike retreat dates are Oct. 18-20, 2024, and March 28-30, 2025. Registration for October will open later this summer. Learn more at owensborodiocese.org/journey-retreat.
Natalie Rhinerson cooks over the campfire while MaryJo Payne looks on, during the April 12-14, 2024 The Journey Hike Retreat, which was held on the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes. COURTESY OF CHARLIE HARDESTY
Originally printed in the May 2024 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
