Silence is normal during a retreat. After all, listening requires silence. But when people leave, they can't stop talking about it. Here are just a few quotes from some our participants:

"In our world today, the pace is nonstop, go, go, go. The world isn't going to stop and let you jump off. So, I decided to jump off for a while and grab the solitude & the graces that come with being present with God alone. What a gentle peace He pours out and with open arms He says, 'Come rest in me.'"

"For anyone who has doubts about what a retreat can do for them, I urge them to give it a try. They will at the least enjoy a physical rest - a mini vacation. This experience can open the door to personal growth a relationship with God - a renewal of spirit. The possibilities are endless and the experience unique every time."

"This is truly a blessed and Holy place. This is my 5th retreat here, and each time I grow deeper and further in my relationship with God. The ability to put the distractions of everyday life aside for 3 days and focus on my relationship with God and my fellow man is invaluable."

"This was my 3rd Ignatius House retreat, and each time I learn something different about God and myself. The silence and beautiful grounds help me to rest in God's presence and allow Him to enjoy mine. There are no expectations, no pressures and no goals to meet - just time and solitude to be still and know He is God."

"The best part is that here, on Holy ground, you stop and find God waiting for you around every corner. The talks really excite new thoughts and new ways to 'Be' with God. Meeting one on one with a wise Jesuit priest to discuss personal problems is like bringing a counselor with you who can direct your thoughts towards ways to cope."

"Ignatius House is a true blessing to us metro Atlantans. Here the directors respect that God speaks to the human heart in silence; they respect that what we need most in our lives today is to 'Be still and know that I am God.' An Ignatius House retreat allows us to do that."

"Ignatius House provided me with an opportunity for personal discovery. The world tells you that comfort and security are the hallmarks of happiness. Your possessions should be new; your house should be spacious; your finances should be padded to protect you against a rainy day. At Ignatius House I was struck by the "enough-ness" of its simplicity. Each item had its purpose. The placement of each chair, each towel, the fountain, the chapel, the balcony, the lamps - everything was placed to meet a purpose. Nothing was extra, which meant nothing was extravagant, but nothing was out of place. If that's not the definition of harmony, what is? In this world, it's truly a ministry to remind us of the freedom we have in this harmony, the harmony of 'enough-ness.'"

"There is so much noise in our world, and so many things to do, that the opportunity the Ignatius House provides simply to be in God's presence and revel in His word, in His creation, is a profound gift. The setting is idyllic and a rare treasure: a lovely, secluded and wooded spot on the Chattahoochee Rive, blanketed with trees, daffodils and flowering shrubs and serenaded by birds, frogs, owls. And the rooms are clear, simple, private and comfortable. But the greatest feast is two days of silence and contemplation, which will touch your soul and open your heart. There is no spa or bath that can make you feel more full of faith, love and peace."

"I came to this 3-day retreat, looking for a time to rest from my busy life, work and family included. What I got from it was a realization of what my life should be and could be. I will change because I have changed. This is something that will be a part of me forever. I will return and want to tell others so they can share in this experience and hopefully get the same feeling that I have now."

"Time is always in short supply. There never seems to be enough to do all that 'needs' doing. A retreat can help you realize what really 'needs' doing. I humble suggest that spending more time and quality time with the Lord will help you in everything you do."

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